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Notable Births & Deaths for Beckwith ...

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

  • Ernie Ashworth     (Singer, entertainer)
    • Full name: Ernest Bert Ashworth
    • He was born in Huntsville (AL) on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Hartsville (TN) on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
    • Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
    • Hartsville is located in Trousdale County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Beckwith. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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  • DeFord Bailey     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeFord Bailey<1>
    • He was born in Carthage (TN) on December 14, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on July 2, 1982 (a Friday).
    • Carthage is located in Smith County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 82.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west southwest of Beckwith. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Ferlin Husky     (Musician, actor)
    • Full name: Ferlin Eugene Husky
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferlin Husky<1>
    • He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
    • Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County, Missouri.
    • Westmoreland is located in Sumner County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Beckwith. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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  • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Millie Kirkham     (Singer)
    • Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Millie Kirkham<1>
    • She was born in Hermitage (TN) on June 24, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 14, 2014 (a Sunday).
    • Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 91.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Beckwith. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson 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.
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  • Sarah Polk     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Polk (1845 - 1849))
    • Born: Sara Childress
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Polk<1>
    • She was born in Murfreesboro (TN) on September 4, 1803 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 14, 1891 (a Friday).
    • Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • John Saxon     (Actor, martial artist)
  • Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Van Haden Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: James Riley Turner
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
    • He was born in Antioch (TN) on August 6, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 29, 1998 (a Sunday).
    • Antioch is located in Davidson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 95.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Beckwith. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson 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>
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  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Beckwith (which is located in Wilson County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Beckwith. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope 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.