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Notable Births & Deaths for Grant ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grant. 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)
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Grant. Both communities are located in Smith County.
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 82.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of Grant. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Grant to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Lonnie Mack     (Musician)
  • George F. McCorkle     (Musician)
  • Andre Alice Norton     (Author)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Grant (which is located in Smith County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • John Saxon     (Actor, martial artist)
  • Oscar James 'Jimmy' Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Van Haden Stoneman     (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.