Sparta (Gallatin County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sparta ...

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

John Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Allensville (IN) on April 12, 1838 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on March 11, 1913 (a Tuesday).
- Allensville is located in Switzerland County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Arlington National Cemetery
William Dickerson (Actor)
- He was born in Union (KY) on February 15, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 1, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Boone County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickerson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Sunshine Hart (Actress)
- Born: Lucia Adams
- She was born in Vevay (IN) on July 6, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunshine Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ken Maynard (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Lloyd Maynard
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 23, 1973 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kermit Maynard (Actor, circus performer)
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on September 20, 1897 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 16, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kermit Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Valhalla Memorial Park
Larry Staverman (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Newport (KY) on October 11, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Edgewood (KY) on July 12, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Newport is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Edgewood is located in Kenton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mother of God Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Staverman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mother of God Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mother of God Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Mother of God Cemetery
Tommy Thevenow (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Madison (IN) on September 6, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (IN) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Springdale Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Thevenow<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springdale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to Springdale Cemetery
Clyde Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to St. Joseph Cemetery
Clyde Frederick Vollmer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on September 24, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Florence (KY) on October 2, 2006 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Florence is located in Boone County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sparta (which is located in Gallatin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast of Sparta. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Frederick Vollmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sparta to St. Joseph Cemetery

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.