Lexington - Fayette (Fayette County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lexington - Fayette ...

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

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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- 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 Lexington - Fayette to Lexington Cemetery
Sophonisha Preston Breckinridge (Social reformer)
- She was born in Lexington (KY) on April 1, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on July 30, 1948 (a Friday).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sophonisha Preston Breckinridge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Lexington Cemetery
Gay Brewer, Jr. (Professional golf)
- He was born in Middletown (OH) on March 19, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 31, 2007 (a Friday).
- Middletown is located in Butler County, Ohio.
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Lexington Cemetery
William Wells Brown (Author, historian)
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on November 6, 1814 (a Sunday) and died in Chelsea (MA) on November 6, 1884 (a Thursday).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Cambridge Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Wells Brown<1>
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Leslie Carter (Actress)
- Born: Caroline Louise Dudley
- She was born in Lexington (KY) on June 10, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on November 13, 1937 (a Saturday).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Carter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Woodland Cemetery
Laura Clay (Activist, suffragette)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laura Clay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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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 nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Barr Clay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southeast of Lexington - Fayette. 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
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Joyce Compton (Actress)
- She was born in Lexington - Fayette on January 27, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 13, 1997 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joyce Compton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Theodore 'Ted' Conovar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on March 10, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Paris (KY) on July 27, 1910 (a Wednesday).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- Paris is located in Bourbon County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Ted' Conovar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette 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:
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Green Hills Memorial Park
Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (Musician)
- He was born in Georgetown (KY) on March 3, 1803 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on August 4, 1874 (a Tuesday).
- Georgetown is located in Scott County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Ralph Wesley Foody (Actor)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on November 13, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on November 21, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Wesley Foody<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Lexington Cemetery
John Fox, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Stony Point (KY) on December 16, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Big Stone Gap (VA) on July 8, 1919 (a Tuesday).
- Stony Point is located in Bourbon County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- Big Stone Gap is located in Wise County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Paris Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette. The cemetery is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Fox, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paris Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paris Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lexington - Fayette to Paris 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Lexington - Fayette. 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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Wallace Clayton 'Wah Wah' Jones (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Harlan (KY) on July 14, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on July 27, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Harlan is located in Harlan County, Kentucky.
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace Clayton 'Wah Wah' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
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Matthew Harris Jouett (Painter)
- He was born somewhere in Mercer County (KY) on April 22, 1788 (a Tuesday) and died in Lexington (KY) on August 10, 1827 (a Friday).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Harris Jouett<1>
Ralph Godfrey Kercheval (Professional football)
- He was born in Salt Lick (KY) on December 1, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Lexington (KY) on October 6, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Salt Lick is located in Bath County, Kentucky.
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Godfrey Kercheval<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Mary Lincoln (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln (1861 - 1865))
- Born: Mary Ann Todd
- She was born in Lexington (KY) on December 13, 1818 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (IL) on July 16, 1882 (a Sunday).
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lincoln<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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Lexington - Fayette (which is located in Fayette 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
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen Frank 'Steve' Meilinger (Professional football)
- He was born in Bethlehem (PA) on December 12, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Lexington (KY) on September 14, 2015 (a Monday).
- Bethlehem is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- Lexington is located nearby and to the northeast of Lexington - Fayette.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Lexington - Fayette.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Frank 'Steve' Meilinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lexington - Fayette to Calvary 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.