Wises Landing (Trimble County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wises Landing ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wises Landing. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, which is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery<1>
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John Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located in Floyd County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery<1>
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Sunshine Hart (Actress)
- Born: Lucia Adams
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunshine Hart<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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 in Jefferson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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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 in Jefferson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Ken Maynard (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Lloyd Maynard
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Maynard<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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.
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Kermit Maynard (Actor, circus performer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kermit Maynard<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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.
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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Cemetery<1>
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Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble 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.
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Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Wises Landing to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located in Clark County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wises Landing. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Wises Landing to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harvery Washington Wiley (Author, social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>
- He was born in Kent (IN) on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
- Kent is located in Jefferson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Wises Landing (which is located in Trimble County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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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.