O'Bannon (Jefferson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for O'Bannon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding O'Bannon. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of O'Bannon. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery<1>
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Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of O'Bannon (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of O'Bannon (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery<1>
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William 'Little Bill' Gaither (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Little Bill' Gaither<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of O'Bannon (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Crown Cemetery<1>
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D.W. Griffith (Director)
- Full name: David Wark Griffith
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- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of O'Bannon (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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery<1>
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Emil Haberer (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Haberer<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of O'Bannon. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Fern Creek is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of O'Bannon.
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery<1>
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Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of O'Bannon.
- 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.
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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
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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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of O'Bannon. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of O'Bannon. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- 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 in Shelby County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of O'Bannon (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff 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.