Bourbon Springs (Nelson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bourbon Springs ...

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

Herman Stanton 'Hi' Bell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mount Sherman (KY) on July 16, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Glendale (CA) on June 7, 1949 (a Tuesday).
- Mount Sherman is located in Larue County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman Stanton 'Hi' Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bourbon Springs to Calvary Cemetery
George Rezin Elder, Jr. (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Lebanon (KY) on March 10, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Fruita (CO) on July 7, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Lebanon is located in Marion County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Fruita is located in Mesa County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Rezin Elder, Jr.<1>
Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- He was born in Belmont (KY) on April 21, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on October 30, 1970 (a Friday).
- Belmont is located in Bullitt County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at New Crown Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Crown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bourbon Springs to New Crown Cemetery
William 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- He was born in Belmont (KY) on April 21, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on October 30, 1970 (a Friday).
- Belmont is located in Bullitt County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at New Crown Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Crown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bourbon Springs to New Crown 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson 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 Bourbon Springs 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Bourbon Springs. 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 Bourbon Springs 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Bourbon Springs. 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 Bourbon Springs to Cave Hill Cemetery
Abraham Lincoln (16th President of the US (1861 - 1865, died in office by assassination))
- He was born in Hodgenville (KY) on February 12, 1809 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on April 15, 1865 (a Saturday).
- Hodgenville is located in Larue County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abraham Lincoln<1>
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Bourbon Springs. 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 Bourbon Springs 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Bourbon Springs. 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 Bourbon Springs to Grove Hill Cemetery
Charles Middleton (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Brown Middleton
- He was born in Elizabethtown (KY) on October 3, 1874 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 22, 1949 (a Friday).
- Elizabethtown is located in Hardin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Middleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bourbon Springs to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson 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 Bourbon Springs to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Bourbon Springs. 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 Bourbon Springs to Cave Hill Cemetery
Edmon Ryan (Actor)
- Born: Edmon Ryan Mossbarger
- He was born in Cecilia (KY) on June 5, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on August 4, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Cecilia is located in Hardin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Bourbon Springs. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmon Ryan<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 Bourbon Springs to Cave Hill Cemetery
William Henry Townsend (Historian, author)
- He was born in Glensboro (KY) on May 31, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on July 25, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Glensboro is located in Anderson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Townsend<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bourbon Springs to Lexington 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Bourbon Springs (which is located in Nelson 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 Bourbon Springs 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.