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Notable Births & Deaths for Bakers ...

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

  • 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))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
    • She was born in Donelson (TN) on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 19, 1836 (a Monday).
    • Donelson is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Bakers. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • Nashville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Bakers. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Andrew Jackson     (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson<1>
    • He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
    • Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
    • Hermitage is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Bakers. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • 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 Tuesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • Hermitage is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Bakers. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson     (Musician)
  • Roy Orbison     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
    • He was born in Vernon (TX) on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Hendersonville (TN) on December 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
    • Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
    • Hendersonville is located in Sumner County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Bakers (which is located in Davidson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bakers to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • Jim Varney     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Albert Varney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Varney<1>
    • He was born in Lexington (KY) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in White House (TN) on February 10, 2000 (a Thursday).
    • Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • White House is located in Robertson County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Bakers (which is located in Davidson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bakers to Lexington Cemetery
  • Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth     (Singer)
    • Born: Mary Ann Ward
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Bakers. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Bakers. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bakers to Mt. Hope 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.