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Notable Births & Deaths for Boston ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Boston. 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)
  • Prentice Duell     (Scientist)
  • Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither     (Musician)
  • William 'Little Bill' Gaither     (Musician)
  • D.W. Griffith     (Director)
  • Emil Haberer     (Professional baseball)
  • Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart     (Professional Boxer)
  • Patty Smith Hill     (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Boston. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
  • Fannie Caldwell Macaulay     (Author)
    • Also known as: Frances Little
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Boston (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Boston. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Boston. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Boston to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Dennis 'Dan' McGann     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Boston (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Boston. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Boston. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Boston to Grove Hill Cemetery
  • Virginia Pearson     (Actress)
  • Charles 'Pop' Reising     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Pop' Reising<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Boston (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Boston. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Boston. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Boston to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Boston (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Boston. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Boston. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Boston to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Harland 'Colonel' Sanders     (Businessman)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
    • 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 in Clark County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Boston (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Boston. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Boston. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Boston to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Whitney M. Young, Jr.     (Activist)

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.