Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Alvinston. 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.
Tim Burgess (Major League Baseball)
Born: Thomas Roland Burgess
He was born in London (ON) on September 1, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Lambeth (ON) on November 24, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 81. The body was cremated.
Lambeth is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Alvinston.
He was born in Morpeth (ON) on November 17, 1861 (a Sunday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on February 10, 1899 (a Friday) at the age of 37. He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery (City of Ottawa, Ontario).
Morpeth is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Alvinston.
He was born in West Garafraxa Township (Ontario) on July 23, 1881 (a Saturday) and died in Sarnia (ON) on November 11, 1960 (a Friday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery (Lambton County, Ontario).
Sarnia is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Alvinston.
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.