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Notable Births & Deaths for Thixton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Thixton. 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)
  • Prentice Duell     (Scientist)
  • Bill 'Little Bill' Gaither     (Musician)
  • William 'Little Bill' Gaither     (Musician)
  • D.W. Griffith     (Director)
    • Full name: David Wark Griffith
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Thixton (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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast of Thixton. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Emil Haberer     (Professional baseball)
  • Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart     (Professional Boxer)
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Thixton. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Thixton. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Thixton to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Thixton. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Thixton (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thixton. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Thixton. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Thixton to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Thixton (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thixton. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east northeast of Thixton. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery<1>
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    • From Thixton to Grove Hill Cemetery
  • Virginia Pearson     (Actress)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Thixton (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thixton. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Thixton. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Thixton to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Thixton (which is located in Jefferson County).
    • Louisville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Thixton. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 72.
    • She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Thixton. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Thixton to Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Whitney M. Young, Jr.     (Activist)

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.