Notable Births & Deaths for Metal Ford ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Metal Ford. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Metal Ford (which is located in Lewis County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Meriwether Lewis     (Explorer, 2nd Governor of Louisiana)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Meriwether Lewis<1>
  • He was born in Ivy (VA) on August 18, 1774 (a Thursday) and died in Hohenwald (TN) on October 11, 1809 (a Wednesday).
  • Ivy is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
  • Hohenwald is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Metal Ford. Both communities are located in Lewis County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • He is buried at Pioneer Cemetery, located nearby and to the northeast of Metal Ford.
  • Google driving directions:
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• Minnie Pearl     (Commedienne)
  • Born: Sara Ophelia Colley Cannon
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minnie Pearl<1>
  • She was born in Centerville (TN) on October 25, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1996 (a Monday).
  • Centerville is located in Hickman County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Metal Ford (which is located in Lewis County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 83.
  • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northeast of Metal Ford. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Metal Ford to Mt. Hope Cemetery