Franklin (Williamson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Franklin ...

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

Robert 'James' Abernathy (1945:1948)
- Full name: Robert William Abernathy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'James' Abernathy<1>
- He was born in Columbia (TN) on July 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 2, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- Columbia is located in Maury County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown (Singer, entertainer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown<1>
- He was born in Sparkman (AR) on April 1, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Franklin on June 11, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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Miley Cyrus (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- She was born in Franklin on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Daniels<1>
- He was born in Wilmington (NC) on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens<1>
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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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 29.
Cornelia Clark Fort (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
- She was born in East Nashville (TN) on February 5, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Merkel (TX) on March 21, 1943 (a Sunday).
- East Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- Merkel is located in Taylor County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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Jimmy Arthur Griffin (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Arthur Griffin<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on August 10, 1943 (a Tuesday) and died in Franklin on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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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 on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
- Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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Andre Alice Norton (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Alice Norton<1>
- She was born in Cleveland (OH) on February 17, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Richland County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery<1>
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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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
Leon Russell (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
- Born: Claude Russell Bridges
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Russell<1>
- He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday).
- Lawton is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
- Hermitage is located in Davidson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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John Saxon (Actor, martial artist)
- Born: Carmine Orrico
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Saxon<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 5, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on July 25, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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Van Haden Stoneman (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Haden Stoneman<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on December 31, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Murfreesboro (TN) on June 3, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Murfreesboro is located in Rutherford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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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 on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Franklin (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Franklin.
- 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.