Find A Grave - Orange County

Burke, Thomas b. 1747 d. December 2, 1783
Governor of North Carolina. He studied medicine before immigrating to America in 1764. Burke was a member of the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1781, when he became the third Governor of North Carolina under its State constitution. He was kidnaped by Tories in 1781 and carried to Charleston, South Caronina, where he was held as a hostage. He succeeded in escaping and resumed his duties as Governor, serving from February until April, 1782. He died at his estate, "Tyaquin," near Hillsborough...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Governor Burke Grave, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Carroll, Georgia b. November 18, 1919 d. January 14, 2011
Actress, Model, and Singer. Wife of band leader Kay Kyser. Georgia Carroll was born in a small town near Dallas, Texas. Excelling in singing and dancing from a young age, Georgia became a well seasoned performer by the age of seven. Agent Robert Powers, who discovered her at age 17, gave Georgia her first modeling job, the cover of "Redbook." Her face became of part of the 1930a and 40s appearing in several magazines, calenders, and advertisements most notably on cans of Spam. Her...[Read More] (Bio by: David)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Durham, Carl Thomas b. August 28, 1892 d. April 29, 1974
US Congressman. Durham served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina for over twenty years (1939-1961). (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, White Cross, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Graham, Frank Porter b. October 14, 1886 d. February 16, 1972
US Senator, University President. He began teaching at the University of North Carolina in 1915, but left to enlist in the United States Army during World War I, and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. He returned to UNC to continue teaching. In 1930, he became the president of the University of North Carolina. He remained the president until being appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate in 1949. He only served until 1950 when he lost election. Following his term in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Graham, William Alexander b. September 5, 1804 d. August 11, 1875
US Congressman, CSA Congressman, US Governor. Graham was a member of the North Carolina legislature from 1833 to 1840. He was then elected as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1840 to 1843 to fill a vacancy. In 1845, he served as the Governor of North Carolina until 1849. During the administration of Millard Fillmore, he was the U.S. Secretary of the Navy from 1850 to 1852. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1852. While a member of the North...[Read More] (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Graves, Louis b. August 6, 1883 d. January 23, 1965
Author of "Leaves from a Coblenz Diary," and "An American in Asia." Also contributed stories, articles and essays to the Saturday Evening Post and other leading magazines. (Bio by: Laurie)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Green, Paul Eliot b. March 17, 1894 d. May 4, 1981
Playwright, Screenwriter. He was an outspoken champion of civil rights and one of the first white Americans to write plays about black life. In 1926 he wrote "In Abraham's Bosom" and in 1927 he won the Pulitzer Prize for the drama. He also wrote seven Broadway plays and other books including "The Lost Colony" (1937) and "The Common Glory" (1948). He also collaborated with black author Richard Wright on the stage version of his "Native Son".
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Hooper, William [original burial site] b. June 28, 1742 d. October 14, 1790
Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of a minister. His father wanted him to become a minister like himself, but young William wanted to study law. He graduated from Harvard University at age 18, then studied law under the tutelage of James Otis, a strongly patriotic lawyer, who probably influenced his political opinions. After completing his law studies, in 1764, William moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, where he set up a...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Plot: Left rear corner of graveyard. Removed from here in 1894, many historians believe that much of his remains are still in his original grave
Houston, Noel b. March 26, 1909 d. September 9, 1958
Journalist, Playwright. He wrote articles for the New Yorker magazine. His plays include "According to Law," "Last Christmas," "Last Refuge," "Long Ago," and "Pennies for Their Thoughts." (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Plot: Section 4
Jones, William H. b. 1842 d. December 23, 1911
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company L, 2nd US Cavalry. During the campaigns against hostile Indians he twice displayed gallantry in action. On May 7, 1877 at Little Muddy Creek, Montana, he held the lead point of his column while under attack by Sioux Indians. In an engagement with Nez Perce Indians at Camas Meadows, Idaho, August 20, 1877, he again held his position even after being serverly wounded in the knee. He was awarded the Medal of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Efland Methodist Church Cemetery, Efland, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Koch, Frederick Henry b. September 12, 1877 d. August 16, 1944
Author. He is known as the "Father of American Folk Drama." While teaching at the University of North Carolina, he founded the "Carolina Playmakers," one of the nation's most influential repertoire groups of its day. He served as a mentor to Thomas Wolfe, Paul Green, Sarah Knott, and Gwen Pharis, to name a few. Many writers attributed their success to his influence. The Carolina Playmakers produced a large number of writers, actors, directors, and designers who made names for themselves in...[Read More] (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Kreps, Dr. Juanita Morris b. January 11, 1921 d. July 5, 2010
US Presidential Cabinet Secretary. She served as US Secretary of Commerce from 1977 until 1979, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter, becoming the first female in that capacity. The daughter of a coal mine operator, her parents divorced when she was four. She was raised in a poverty-stricken Kentucky community during the depression, and growing up under those circumstances influenced her to devote her life to economics. After attending a Presbyterian boarding school, Kreps...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Churchyard, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Kuralt, Charles b. September 10, 1934 d. July 4, 1997
Television Journalist. He is best remembered for his series, "On the Road." He won 3 Peabody Awards and 11 Emmy Awards for his reporting. Born Charles Bishop Kuralt in Wilmington, North Carolina, the son of a social worker and a teacher, as a young boy he began his journalist career when he won an American Legion essay contest and a trip to Washington DC to meet President Harry Truman. During his college years, he worked as student editor for the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Kyser, Kay (James Kern) b. June 18, 1897 d. July 23, 1985
Big Band Leader, Entertainer announcer. Kay Kyser was very successful during his years as a number one band leader in the country and equally productive during his long period of retirement at age 41. He had eleven number-one hit recordings..."Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" "Three Little Fishes" "Jingle Jangle Jingle" "Old Buttermilk Sky" and "The Woody Woodpecker Song." In the late 30's and early 40's, Kyser's band appeared in seven motion pictures..."Stage Door Canteen" "...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Plot: Section N
Marlette, Doug N. b. December 6, 1949 d. July 10, 2007
Cartoonist, Author. He was best known for his controversial comic strip "Kudzu", which was syndicated in newspapers worldwide. He also drew single-panel cartoons and wrote columns for "Time", "Newsweek", the "New York Times", and many other publications. In 1988 he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartoons and received the National Headliners Award. As an author he published two novels, "The Bridge" (2001) and "Magic Time" (2006). He was inducted into the University of North...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Walnut Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Page, Estelle Lawson b. March 22, 1907 d. May 7, 1983
Professional Golfer. She began playing golf when her father would not allow her to become a doctor. She went on to win 22 golf tournaments, including the 1937 United States Women's Amateur champion. In 1963, she became one of the first members of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Prince, Lillian b. 1893 d. 1962
Actress. She starred in many theatre productions in the Northeast and The North Carolina area before joining the Schubert Touring Company and performing in Howard Richardson's "Dark of the Moon" in the 1940s. In her later years, she became well known for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in Paul Green's play "The Lost Colony." She was the wife of artist William Meade Pince. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Prince, William Meade b. July 9, 1893 d. November 10, 1951
Illustrator, Author. He was an illustrator for such publications as "The Saturday Evening Post", "Red Book", "Cosmopolitan", and "Collier's". He also did illustrations for many books by others, and for advertisements. He created the King Feature comic strip "Aladdin Junior." In 1950, he wrote the book "The Southern Part of Heaven," about his childhood in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Today, many have used the book's title as a nickname for the city of Chapel Hill. In November of 1951, he died of...[Read More] (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Shuford, Alonzo Craig b. March 1, 1858 d. February 8, 1933
US Congressman. He was elected to represent North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1895 to 1899. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Smith, Betty b. December 15, 1896 d. January 17, 1972
Author. Though she wrote 4 novels and 30 plays, Betty Smith is remembered most for her novel "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn." She was born Elizabeth Lillian Wehnerin the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, New York. She would base A Tree Grows In Brooklyn loosely on her life when she was growing up in a tenement housing area there. After the tree in the project's courtyard was cut down in her youth she vowed to plant a tree everywhere she lived. She died in Shelton, Connecticut, of pneumonia on January...[Read More] (Bio by: Lisa S)
Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill (Orange County), Orange County, North Carolina, USA

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