Notable Births & Deaths for Cross Plains ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cross Plains. 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)
  • Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
  • He was born on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died on July 6, 2020 (a Monday) at the age of 83.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Daniels<1>
• 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 on June 1, 1807 (a Monday) and died on December 19, 1836 (a Monday) at the age of 29.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
• Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • She was born on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday) at the age of 24.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
• Andrew Jackson     (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
  • He was born on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday) at the age of 78.
  • 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 on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died on August 23, 1887 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. We don't have any burial details.
• Roy Orbison     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
  • He was born on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died on December 6, 1988 (a Tueday) at the age of 52.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Roy Orbison<1>
• Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • Born: Claude Russell Bridges
  • He was born on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 74.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Russell<1>
• Jim Varney     (Actor)
  • Full name: James Albert Varney
  • He was born on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died on February 10, 2000 (a Thursday) at the age of 50.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jim Varney<1>
• Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth     (Singer)
  • Born: Mary Ann Ward
  • She was born on July 4, 1930 (a Friday) and died on December 19, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 69.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>

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