Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Avondale. 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.
James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin (TN) on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
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))
Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Avondale (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east northeast of Avondale. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
She was born in Birmingham (AL) on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Madison (TN) on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday).
Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Madison is located nearby and to the northeast of Avondale.
At the time of her death, she was 69.
She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Avondale. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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.