Johnsontown (Jefferson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Johnsontown ...

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

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Prospect is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, which is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Gillham Cemetery
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located in Floyd County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Arlington National Cemetery
Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to New Crown Cemetery
William 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to New Crown Cemetery
Emil Haberer (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Haberer<1>
- 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 nearby and to the northeast of Johnsontown.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Spring Grove Cemetery
Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Fern Creek is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Johnsontown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- She was born in Indian Hills (KY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Indian Hills is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
Charles Middleton (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Brown Middleton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Middleton<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Erin Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erin Moran<1>
- She was born in Burbank (CA) on October 18, 1960 (a Tuesday) and died in New Salisbury (IN) on April 22, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- New Salisbury is located in Harrison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- The body was cremated.
Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson 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.
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- From Johnsontown to Valhalla Memorial Park
Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of Johnsontown. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
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- From Johnsontown to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Pee Wee Reese (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Harold Henry Reese
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pee Wee Reese<1>
- He was born in Ekron (KY) on July 23, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on August 14, 1999 (a Saturday).
- Ekron is located in Meade County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Johnsontown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Charles 'Pop' Reising (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Pop' Reising<1>
- He was born in Lanesville (IN) on August 28, 1861 (a Wednesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on July 26, 1915 (a Monday).
- Lanesville is located in Harrison County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located in Clark County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Johnsontown. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown to Cave Hill Cemetery
Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Johnsontown (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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- From Johnsontown 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.