Nicholasville (Jessamine County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Nicholasville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nicholasville. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Madeline McDowell Breckinridge<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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Sophonisha Preston Breckinridge (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sophonisha Preston Breckinridge<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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Gay Brewer, Jr. (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gay Brewer, Jr.<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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William Wells Brown (Author, historian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Wells Brown<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- 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.
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Leslie Carter (Actress)
- Born: Caroline Louise Dudley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Carter<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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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 southeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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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, Kentucky.
- Richmond is located in Madison County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery<1>
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Joyce Compton (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joyce Compton<1>
- She was born in Lexington - Fayette (KY) on January 27, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 13, 1997 (a Monday).
- Lexington - Fayette is located in Fayette County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Paris is located in Bourbon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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Bob Custer (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Anthony Glenn
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Custer<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Todd Duncan (Opera singer)
- Full name: Robert Todd Duncan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Todd Duncan<1>
- He was born in Danville (KY) on February 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on February 28, 1998 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located in Boyle County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery<1>
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Ralph Wesley Foody (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Wesley Foody<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paris Cemetery<1>
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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- The body was cremated.
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery<1>
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Wallace Clayton 'Wah Wah' Jones (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace Clayton 'Wah Wah' Jones<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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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, Kentucky.
- Lexington is located in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Nicholasville. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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Mary Lincoln (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln (1861 - 1865))
- Born: Mary Ann Todd
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lincoln<1>
- 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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine County).
- Springfield is located in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Nicholasville (which is located in Jessamine 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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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.