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Notable Births & Deaths for Ashland City ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ashland City. 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.
- Miley Cyrus (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday)
- Franklin is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ashland City.
- Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Emily Tennessee Donelson (Niece of Rachel Donelson - she acted as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
- She was born in Donelson (TN) on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 19, 1836 (a Monday) at the age of 29.
- Donelson is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Ashland City.
- Nashville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
- Cornelia Clark Fort (Aviation pioneer)
- Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath (Professional football)
- Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- Tom T. Hall (Songwriter, singer, author)
- Full name: Thomas T. Hall
- He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday) at the age of 85. We don't have any burial details.
- Franklin is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tom T. Hall<1>
- Andrew Jackson (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
- He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday) at the age of 78.
- Hermitage is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew Jackson<1>
- Sarah Yorke-Jackson (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
- She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on August 23, 1887 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. We don't have any burial details.
- Hermitage is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Ashland City.
- Dorothy Jordan (Actress)
- She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. The body was cremated.
- Clarksville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dorothy Jordan<1>
- Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson (Musician)
- Roy Orbison (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
- He was born in Vernon (TX) on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Hendersonville (TN) on December 6, 1988 (a Tueday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Hendersonville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Roy Orbison<1>
- Leon Russell (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
- Born: Claude Russell Bridges
- He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Tulsa County, Oklahoma).
- Hermitage is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Russell<1>
- Frank Sutton (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Montgomery County, Tennessee).
- Clarksville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Sutton<1>
- Bobby Thompson (Musician)
- Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery (Trousdale County, Tennessee).
- Franklin is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Thompson<1>
- Jim Varney (Actor)
- Full name: James Albert Varney
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in White House (TN) on February 10, 2000 (a Thursday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Lexington Cemetery (Fayette County, Kentucky).
- White House is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Ashland City.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jim Varney<1>
- Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth (Singer)
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. |
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