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Notable Births & Deaths for Merrittstown ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Merrittstown. 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.
- William Rodney 'Bird' Averitt (Professional basketball)
- Dale Butts (Composer, arranger)
- Sara Campbell (Poet, author, flag designer)
- Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederate States of America)
- Gant Gaither (Producer)
- Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Merrittstown (which is located in Christian County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- 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 nearby and to the east of Merrittstown.
- Berea is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Dorothy Jordan (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
- She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Merrittstown (which is located in Christian County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Frank Sutton (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Merrittstown (which is located in Christian County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Merrittstown. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merrittstown to Greenwood Cemetery
- Margery Wilson (Actress, producer, director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Wilson<1>
- She was born in Gracey (KY) on October 31, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on January 21, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Gracey is located nearby and to the northwest of Merrittstown.
- Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- The body was cremated.
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. |
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