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Notable Births & Deaths for Powersville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Powersville. 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.

  • Milton Kirtley Barlow     (Inventor)
    • He was born in Flemingsburg (KY) on February 6, 1818 (a Friday) and died in Flemingsburg (KY) on April 27, 1891 (a Monday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Lexington Cemetery (Fayette County, Kentucky).
    • Flemingsburg is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Powersville.
    • Flemingsburg is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Powersville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Milton Kirtley Barlow<1>
  • Rosemary Clooney     (Actress, singer)
  • Ulysses S. Grant     (18th President of the US (1869 - 1877))
    • Born: Hiram Ulysses Grant
    • Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant
    • He was born in Point Pleasant (OH) on April 27, 1822 (a Saturday) and died in Wilton (NY) on July 23, 1885 (a Thursday) at the age of 63.
    • Point Pleasant is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Powersville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ulysses S. Grant<1>
  • Walter Scott     (Prospector>; ;
    • Full name: Walter Edward Scott
    • Also known as: Death Valley Scotty
    • He was born in Cynthiana (KY) on September 20, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Scottys Junction (NV) on January 5, 1954 (a Tueday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Scotty's Castle Gravesite (Inyo County, California).
    • Cynthiana is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Powersville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Scott<1>
  • Henry Wadsworth     (Actor)

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.