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Notable Births & Deaths for Bearwallow ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bearwallow. 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 in Williamson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
  • 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 in Davidson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
    • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tuesday).
    • Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • Jimmy Arthur Griffin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Tom T. Hall     (Songwriter, singer, author)
    • Full name: Thomas T. Hall
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
    • He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
    • Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • 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 in Davidson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham 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 in Davidson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Dorothy Jordan     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
    • She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
    • Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 82.
    • The body was cremated.
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham 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 Bearwallow to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • Frank Sutton     (Actor)
    • Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
    • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
    • Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Bearwallow. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bearwallow to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Bobby Thompson     (Musician)
    • Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
    • He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
    • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east northeast of Bearwallow. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Bearwallow to Willow Grove Cemetery
  • Jim Varney     (Actor)
  • 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 in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Bearwallow (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Bearwallow. 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 Bearwallow 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.