Franklinton (Henry County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Franklinton ...

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

John Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Allensville (IN) on April 12, 1838 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on March 11, 1913 (a Tuesday).
- Allensville is located in Switzerland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton to Arlington National Cemetery
Madeline McDowell Breckinridge (Activist, suffragette)
- She was born in Woodlake (KY) on May 20, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Lexington (KY) on November 25, 1920 (a Thursday).
- Woodlake is located in Franklin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the southeast of Franklinton. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Madeline McDowell Breckinridge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Franklinton to Lexington Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the southeast of Franklinton. 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:
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- From Franklinton 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton to Green Hills Memorial Park
D.W. Griffith (Director)
- Full name: David Wark Griffith
- He was born in La Grange (KY) on January 22, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1948 (a Friday).
- La Grange is located in Oldham County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest of Franklinton. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Franklinton to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
Sunshine Hart (Actress)
- Born: Lucia Adams
- She was born in Vevay (IN) on July 6, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunshine Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton to Hollywood Forever 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton to Cave Hill 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Franklinton. 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:
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- From Franklinton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton to Cave Hill Cemetery
Ken Maynard (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Lloyd Maynard
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 23, 1973 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kermit Maynard (Actor, circus performer)
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on September 20, 1897 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 16, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kermit Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton to Grove Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton to Cave Hill Cemetery
Tommy Thevenow (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Madison (IN) on September 6, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (IN) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Springdale Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Franklinton. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Thevenow<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springdale Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton to Springdale 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 southwest of Franklinton (which is located in Henry 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklinton 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.