Cherokee Forest (Pickens County, SC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cherokee Forest ...

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

Abigail 'Tommye' Adams (Actress)
- Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday) at the age of 33.
- Greenville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (Actor, producer)
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on November 29, 1976 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 28, 2020 (a Friday) at the age of 43.
- Anderson is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Chadwick Aaron Boseman<1>
John Dickson Carr (Author)
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Springwood Cemetery (Greenville County, South Carolina).
- Greenville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Dickson Carr<1>
James B. Davis (Singer)
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on June 6, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 17, 2007 (a Tueday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park (Chester County, Pennsylvania).
- Greenville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James B. Davis<1>
Randy Johnson (Professional football)
- He was born in San Antonio (TX) on June 17, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Brevard (NC) on September 17, 2009 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (DeWitt County, Texas).
- Brevard is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Randy Johnson<1>
Jackie 'Moms' Mabley (Comedian)
- Born: Loretta Mary Aiken
- She was born in Brevard (NC) on March 19, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in White Plains (NY) on May 23, 1975 (a Friday) at the age of 76. She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
- Brevard is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jackie 'Moms' Mabley<1>
Johnny Mann (Arranger, composer, singer)
- Full name: John Russell Mann
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on August 30, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Anderson (SC) on June 18, 2014 (a Wednesday) at the age of 83. The body was cremated.
- Anderson is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Mann<1>
George Mathews (Actor)
- Full name: George Joseph Mathews
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 10, 1911 (a Tueday) and died in Caesars Head (SC) on November 7, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73.
- Caesars Head is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Mathews<1>
Ellas Broadus Robertson (Author)
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on April 19, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 3, 1945 (a Monday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
- Greenville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ellas Broadus Robertson<1>
Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on January 20, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on February 23, 1922 (a Thursday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
- Anderson is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor<1>
Mack McBee Williams (Actor)
- Born: Vardry McBee Williams
- He was born in Pickens (SC) on February 8, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 29, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (San Diego County, California).
- Pickens is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Cherokee Forest.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mack McBee Williams<1>

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.