Charlestown (Clark County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Charlestown ...

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

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, which is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gillham Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Gillham Cemetery
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located in Floyd County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Arlington National Cemetery
D.W. Griffith (Director)
- Full name: David Wark Griffith
- He was born in La Grange (KY) on January 22, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1948 (a Friday).
- La Grange is located in Oldham County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east southeast of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
Emil Haberer (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on February 2, 1878 (a Saturday) and died in Shively (KY) on October 19, 1951 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Shively is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Haberer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- He was born in Fern Creek (KY) on September 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Fern Creek (KY) on September 17, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 27, 1868 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 25, 1946 (a Saturday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- She was born in Indian Hills (KY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Indian Hills is located in Jefferson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
Fannie Caldwell Macaulay (Author)
- Also known as: Frances Little
- She was born in Shelbyville (KY) on November 22, 1863 (a Sunday) and died in Louisville (KY) on January 6, 1941 (a Monday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Dennis 'Dan' McGann (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shelbyville (KY) on July 15, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 13, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Grove Hill Cemetery
Erin Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann
- She was born in Burbank (CA) on October 18, 1960 (a Tuesday) and died in New Salisbury (IN) on April 22, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- New Salisbury is located in Harrison County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erin Moran<1>
Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 7, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 6, 1958 (a Friday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Valhalla Memorial Park
Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Charlestown. Both communities are located in Clark County.
- Borden is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Charlestown. Both communities are located in Clark County.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Charles 'Pop' Reising (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Lanesville (IN) on August 28, 1861 (a Wednesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on July 26, 1915 (a Monday).
- Lanesville is located in Harrison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Pop' Reising<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice (Author)
- She was born in Shelbyville (KY) on January 11, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on February 10, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Charlestown. Both communities are located in Clark County.
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Charlestown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Bob Sweikert (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lone Tree Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Lone Tree Cemetery
Rich Vogler (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Vogler<1>
Harvery Washington Wiley (Author, social reformer)
- He was born in Kent (IN) on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
- Kent is located in Jefferson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Arlington National Cemetery
Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- He was born in Lincoln Ridge (KY) on July 31, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Lagos (Nigeria) on March 11, 1971 (a Thursday).
- Lincoln Ridge is located in Shelby County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Charlestown (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Charlestown to Ferncliff Cemetery

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.