Chaplin (Nelson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chaplin ...

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

Joseph Henry Bush (Artist)
- He was born in Frankfort (KY) in 1794 and died in Lexington (KY) on January 11, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast of Chaplin. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Henry Bush<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 Chaplin to Lexington Cemetery
Bob Custer (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Anthony Glenn
- He was born in Frankfort (KY) on October 18, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Torrance (CA) on December 27, 1974 (a Friday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Custer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chaplin to Green Hills Memorial Park
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Chaplin (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Chaplin (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 Chaplin 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Chaplin (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 Chaplin to New Crown 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Chaplin. 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 Chaplin to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Chaplin. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chaplin to Frankfort Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Chaplin. 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 Chaplin to Cave Hill Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<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 Chaplin to Arlington National 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Chaplin. 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 Chaplin to Grove 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Chaplin (which is located in Nelson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Chaplin. 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 Chaplin 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Chaplin (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, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast of Chaplin. The cemetery 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 Chaplin 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Chaplin (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 Chaplin 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.