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Notable Births & Deaths for Shelbyville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Shelbyville. 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)
    • He was born on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
  • Madeline McDowell Breckinridge     (Activist, suffragette)
    • She was born on May 20, 1872 (a Monday) and died on November 25, 1920 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 48.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Madeline McDowell Breckinridge<1>
  • Bob Custer     (Actor)
    • Born: Raymond Anthony Glenn
    • He was born on October 18, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died on December 27, 1974 (a Friday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Custer<1>
  • D.W. Griffith     (Director)
    • Full name: David Wark Griffith
    • He was born on January 22, 1875 (a Friday) and died on July 23, 1948 (a Friday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 73.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
  • Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart     (Professional Boxer)
    • He was born on September 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died on September 17, 1931 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
  • Patty Smith Hill     (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
    • She was born on March 27, 1868 (a Friday) and died on May 25, 1946 (a Saturday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 78.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
  • Elizabeth Ann Hulette     (Entertainer)
    • She was born on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 42.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
  • Jennifer Lawrence     (Oscar winning actress)
    • Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
    • She was born on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
  • Fannie Caldwell Macaulay     (Author)
    • Also known as: Frances Little
    • She was born on November 22, 1863 (a Sunday) and died on January 6, 1941 (a Monday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
  • Dennis 'Dan' McGann     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on July 15, 1871 (a Saturday) and died on December 13, 1910 (a Tuesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
  • Virginia Pearson     (Actress)
    • Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
    • She was born on March 7, 1886 (a Sunday) and died on June 6, 1958 (a Friday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
  • Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice     (Author)
    • She was born on January 11, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died on February 10, 1942 (a Tuesday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
  • Whitney M. Young, Jr.     (Activist)
    • He was born on July 31, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Lagos (Nigeria) on March 11, 1971 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 49.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>

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.