Green Acres (Boyle County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Green Acres ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Green Acres. 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)
- She was born in Richmond (KY) on February 9, 1849 (a Friday) and died in Lexington (KY) on June 29, 1941 (a Sunday).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Green Acres. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laura Clay<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 Green Acres to Lexington Cemetery
Mary Barr Clay (Activist, suffragette)
- 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Green Acres. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Barr Clay<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 Green Acres to Lexington Cemetery
Earle Combs (Major League Baseball)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Green Acres. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle Combs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Richmond Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Richmond Cemetery
Todd Duncan (Opera singer)
- Full name: Robert Todd Duncan
- He was born in Danville (KY) on February 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on February 28, 1998 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located nearby and to the southwest of Green Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Todd Duncan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Ft. Lincoln 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle 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>
Red Foley (Musician)
- Born: Clyde Julian Foley
- He was born in Blue Lick (KY) on June 17, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Fort Wayne (IN) on September 19, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Blue Lick is located in Lincoln County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Foley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bell Hooks (Author)
- Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bell Hooks<1>
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle 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 (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Arlington National Cemetery
Louis Mason (Actor)
- He was born in Danville (KY) on June 1, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1959 (a Thursday).
- Danville is located nearby and to the southwest of Green Acres.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Mason<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Valhalla Memorial Park
Carl Mays (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Liberty (KY) on November 12, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in El Cajon (CA) on April 4, 1971 (a Sunday).
- Liberty is located in Casey County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- El Cajon is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at River View Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Mays<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to River View Cemetery
Bobby Russell (Songwriter)
- Full name: Robert Lee Russel
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on April 19, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Nicholasville (KY) on November 19, 1992 (a Thursday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Nicholasville is located in Jessamine County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Russell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Marvin Smith (Photographer)
- He was born in Nicholasville (KY) on February 16, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on November 9, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Nicholasville is located in Jessamine County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Cove Haven Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Green Acres. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cove Haven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cove Haven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Green Acres to Cove Haven 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Green Acres (which is located in Boyle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Green Acres. 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 Green Acres to Lexington 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.