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Notable Births & Deaths for Conway ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Conway. 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.
- Laura Clay (Activist, suffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laura Clay<1>
- She was born in Richmond (KY) on February 9, 1849 (a Friday) and died in Richmond (KY) on June 29, 1941 (a Sunday).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Conway (which is located in Rockcastle County).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Conway (which is located in Rockcastle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northwest of Conway. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Conway to Lexington Cemetery
- Mary Barr Clay (Activist, suffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Barr Clay<1>
- She was born in Lexington (KY) on October 2, 1839 (a Wednesday) and died in Richmond (KY) on October 12, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Conway (which is located in Rockcastle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northwest of Conway. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Conway to Lexington Cemetery
- Earle Combs (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle Combs<1>
- He was born in Pebworth (KY) on May 14, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Richmond (KY) on July 21, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- Pebworth is located in Owsley County, Kentucky.
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Conway (which is located in Rockcastle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Conway. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Richmond Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Conway to Richmond Cemetery
- Todd Duncan (Opera singer)
- Bell Hooks (Author)
- Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bell Hooks<1>
- She was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on September 25, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Berea (KY) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County, Kentucky.
- Berea is located in Madison County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Conway (which is located in Rockcastle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Louis Mason (Actor)
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. |
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