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Notable Births & Deaths for Murray Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Murray Hill. 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)
  • Emil Haberer     (Professional baseball)
  • Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart     (Professional Boxer)
  • Patty Smith Hill     (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
  • 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 nearby and to the west of Murray Hill.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Murray Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Murray Hill. 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 Murray Hill to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Dennis 'Dan' McGann     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Murray Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Murray Hill. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Murray Hill to Grove Hill Cemetery
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Murray Hill (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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Borden is located in Clark County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 26.
    • He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Murray Hill. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Murray Hill to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Murray Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Murray Hill. 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 Murray Hill to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Murray Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Murray Hill. 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 Murray Hill to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Harland 'Colonel' Sanders     (Businessman)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Murray Hill (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Murray Hill. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west southwest of Murray Hill. 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 Murray Hill to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • 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.