Notable Births & Deaths for Lexington ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lexington. 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 on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
• Prentice Duell     (Scientist)
  • He was born on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
• D.W. Griffith     (Director)
  • Full name: David Wark Griffith
  • He was born on January 22, 1875 (a Friday) and died on July 23, 1948 (a Friday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
• Patty Smith Hill     (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
  • She was born on March 27, 1868 (a Friday) and died on May 25, 1946 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 78.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
• Jennifer Lawrence     (Oscar winning actress)
  • Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
  • She was born on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
• Virginia Pearson     (Actress)
  • Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
  • She was born on March 7, 1886 (a Sunday) and died on June 6, 1958 (a Friday).
  • At the time of her death, she was 72.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
• Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 26.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
• Harland 'Colonel' Sanders     (Businessman)
  • He was born on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
• Bob Sweikert     (Professional auto racing)
  • He was born on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 30.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
• Rich Vogler     (Professional auto racing)
  • He was born on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
  • 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 on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>