Van Buren (Anderson County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Van Buren ...

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

Madeline McDowell Breckinridge (Activist, suffragette)
- She was born in Woodlake (KY) on May 20, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Lexington (KY) on November 25, 1920 (a Thursday).
- Woodlake is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Madeline McDowell Breckinridge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Lexington Cemetery
Joseph Henry Bush (Artist)
- He was born in Frankfort (KY) in 1794 and died in Lexington (KY) on January 11, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Henry Bush<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Lexington Cemetery
Bob Custer (Actor)
- Born: Raymond Anthony Glenn
- He was born in Frankfort (KY) on October 18, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Torrance (CA) on December 27, 1974 (a Friday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Custer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Green Hills Memorial Park
George Rezin Elder, Jr. (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Lebanon (KY) on March 10, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Fruita (CO) on July 7, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Lebanon is located in Marion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Fruita is located in Mesa County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Rezin Elder, Jr.<1>
Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional boxer)
- 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 in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- 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 in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson 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 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Cave Hill Cemetery
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Frankfort Cemetery
Fannie Caldwell Macaulay (Author)
- Also known as: Frances Little
- 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 north of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fannie Caldwell Macaulay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Cave Hill Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Arlington National Cemetery
Dennis 'Dan' McGann (Major League Baseball)
- 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 north of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dan' McGann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Grove Hill Cemetery
Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- 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 in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Valhalla Memorial Park
Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice (Author)
- 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 north of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Cave Hill Cemetery
William Henry Townsend (Historian, author)
- He was born in Glensboro (KY) on May 31, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Lexington (KY) on July 25, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Glensboro is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Van Buren. Both communities are located in Anderson County.
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east of Van Buren. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Townsend<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Lexington Cemetery
Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Van Buren (which is located in Anderson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Buren to Ferncliff 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.