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Notable Births & Deaths for Abney Crossroads ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Abney Crossroads. 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.

  • Tom Addison     (Professional football)
  • Lawrence Eugene 'Larry' Doby     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Eugene 'Larry' Doby<1>
    • He was born in Camden (SC) on December 13, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on June 18, 2003 (a Wednesday).
    • Camden is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Abney Crossroads. Both communities are located in Kershaw County.
    • Montclair is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Nina Mae McKinney     (Actress)
  • Aaron Andrew Robinson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Andrew Robinson<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (SC) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Lancaster (SC) on March 9, 1966 (a Wednesday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Abney Crossroads (which is located in Kershaw County).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Abney Crossroads (which is located in Kershaw County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.

Footnotes ...

<1>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.