Little Texas (Williamson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Little Texas ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Little Texas. 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 Abernathy (1945:1948)
- Full name: Robert William Abernathy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
- She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Maple Hill Cemetery
Miley Cyrus (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
- Franklin is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Little Texas. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Little Texas. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Little Texas to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Little Texas (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Little Texas (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Little Texas. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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 (TN) on January 11, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Franklin is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Little Texas. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Memorial Park Cemetery
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 (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
- Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
- Franklin is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Little Texas. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Little Texas (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Westview Cemetery
James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Jim' Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Shelbyville (TN) on October 19, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Shelbyville (TN) on October 20, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Westview Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Little Texas (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>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Little Texas to Mansfield Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Little Texas (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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Little Texas (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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Memorial Park Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Little Texas (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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Lake View Cemetery
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 northeast of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Little Texas. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Little Texas (which is located in Williamson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Little Texas. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
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 (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Franklin is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Little Texas. Both communities are located in Williamson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Little Texas to Willow Grove Cemetery

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.