Long Run (Jefferson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Long Run ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Long Run. 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)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Long Run. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gillham Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Gillham 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Long Run (which is located in Jefferson 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:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Green Hills Memorial Park
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Long Run (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Arlington National Cemetery
Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Long Run (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Crown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to New Crown Cemetery
William 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Long Run (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Crown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to New Crown Cemetery
D.W. Griffith (Director)
- Full name: David Wark Griffith
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Long Run (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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
Emil Haberer (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Haberer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Spring Grove Cemetery
Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Fern Creek is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Long Run. 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Cave Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Long Run (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Long Run. 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:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Frankfort 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
Fannie Caldwell Macaulay (Author)
- Also known as: Frances Little
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Long Run (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Cave Hill Cemetery
Dennis 'Dan' McGann (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shelbyville (KY) on July 15, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 13, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Long Run (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Grove Hill Cemetery
Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Long Run. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Valhalla Memorial Park
Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice (Author)
- She was born in Shelbyville (KY) on January 11, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on February 10, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Shelbyville is located in Shelby County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Long Run (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Long Run (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Long Run. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Long Run. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run to Cave Hill Cemetery
Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- 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 nearby and to the east of Long Run.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Long Run 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.