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Notable Births & Deaths for Lilly's Ferry ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lilly's Ferry. 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)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laura Clay<1>
    • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • Richmond is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 92.
    • She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Lilly's Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Lilly's Ferry to Lexington Cemetery
  • Mary Barr Clay     (Activist, suffragette)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Barr Clay<1>
    • 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 northwest of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • Richmond is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 85.
    • She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Lilly's Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Lilly's Ferry to Lexington Cemetery
  • Earle Combs     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle Combs<1>
    • 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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • Richmond is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Lilly's Ferry. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Lilly's Ferry to Richmond Cemetery
  • Theodore 'Ted' Conovar     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Ted' Conovar<1>
    • 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 in Fayette County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • Paris is located in Bourbon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Lilly's Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Lilly's Ferry to Lexington Cemetery
  • John Fox, Jr.     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Fox, Jr.<1>
    • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Lilly's Ferry. The cemetery is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Paris Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Lilly's Ferry to Paris Cemetery
  • Bell Hooks     (Author)
    • Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bell Hooks<1>
    • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Ralph Godfrey Kercheval     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Godfrey Kercheval<1>
    • 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • Lexington is located in Fayette County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lilly's Ferry (which is located in Estill County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 98.
    • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Lilly's Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lilly's Ferry to Lexington Cemetery
  • Garrett A. Morgan     (Inventor, businessman)
  • Robert Webb     (Director, producer)

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.