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Notable Births & Deaths for Kenwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kenwood. 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)
  • Prentice Duell     (Scientist)
  • Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither     (Musician)
  • William 'Little Bill' Gaither     (Musician)
  • D.W. Griffith     (Director)
    • Full name: David Wark Griffith
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kenwood (which is located in Jefferson 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Kenwood to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
  • Emil Haberer     (Professional baseball)
  • Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart     (Professional Boxer)
  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Kenwood. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kenwood 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Kenwood. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
  • Fannie Caldwell Macaulay     (Author)
    • Also known as: Frances Little
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Kenwood (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located nearby and to the north of Kenwood.
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kenwood to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Dennis 'Dan' McGann     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Kenwood (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 56.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Virginia Pearson     (Actress)
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Kenwood (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Borden is located in Clark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Kenwood (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 26.
    • He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Pee Wee Reese     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Kenwood (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located nearby and to the north of Kenwood.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northeast of Kenwood. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Kenwood to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice     (Author)
  • Harland 'Colonel' Sanders     (Businessman)
  • Whitney M. Young, Jr.     (Activist)

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.