Notable Births & Deaths for Alpha ...

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

• Thomas Jefferson     (3rd President of the US (1801 - 1809))
  • He was born in Shadwell (VA) on April 13, 1743 (a Saturday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tueday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Monticello Graveyard (Albemarle County, Virginia).
  • Shadwell is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Alpha.
  • Charlottesville is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alpha.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas Jefferson<1>
• Woodrow Wilson 'Woody' Williams     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Pamplin City (VA) on August 21, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Appomattox (VA) on February 24, 1995 (a Friday) at the age of 82.
  • Pamplin City is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Alpha.
  • Appomattox is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Alpha.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Woodrow Wilson 'Woody' Williams<1>