Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nelson. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
John 'Big John' Baker (Professional football)
Full name: John Haywood Baker, Jr.
He was born in Raleigh (NC) on June 10, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on October 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Durham County).
Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Nelson (which is located in Durham County).
At the time of his death, he was 72.
He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Durham is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Nelson. Both communities are located in Durham County.
At the time of her death, she was 80.
She is buried at Maplewood Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
She was born in Durham (NC) on March 14, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 1994 (a Wednesday).
Durham is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Nelson. Both communities are located in Durham County.
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 51.
She is buried at Maplewood Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest of Nelson. The cemetery is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.