Notable Births & Deaths for Ajax ...

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

• Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.     (Artist)
  • He was born in Elliston (VA) on June 4, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Roanoke (VA) on February 11, 1968 (a Sunday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Sherwood Burial Park (Salem City, Virginia).
  • Roanoke is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Ajax.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.<1>
• Sarah Louise 'Sadie' Delany     (Author)
  • She was born in Lynch Station (VA) on September 19, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Mount Vernon (NY) on January 25, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 109. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Wake County, North Carolina).
  • Lynch Station is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Ajax.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sarah Louise 'Sadie' Delany<1>
• John Payne     (Actor)
  • Full name: John Howard Payne
  • He was born in Roanoke (VA) on May 23, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Malibu (CA) on December 6, 1989 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. The body was cremated.
  • Roanoke is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Ajax.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Payne<1>