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Notable Births & Deaths for Gap of the Ridge ...

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

  • DeFord Bailey     (Musician)
    • He was born in Carthage (TN) on December 14, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on July 2, 1982 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Carthage is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Gap of the Ridge.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: DeFord Bailey<1>
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)

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.