Notable Births & Deaths for Briarcliff ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Briarcliff. 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).
  • Elliston is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Briarcliff.
  • Roanoke is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the west of Briarcliff.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.<1>
• Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis     (Played both professional football and baseball)
  • He was born in Cloverdale (VA) on February 3, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Wooster (OH) on April 5, 1910 (a Tueday) at the age of 31. He is buried at Wooster Cemetery (Wayne County, Ohio).
  • Cloverdale is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Briarcliff.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis<1>
• Mary Johnston     (Author)
  • She was born in Buchanan (VA) on November 21, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (VA) on May 9, 1936 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
  • Buchanan is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Briarcliff.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Johnston<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 3 miles [4.8 km] to the west of Briarcliff.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Payne<1>