Peaceful Acres (Robertson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Peaceful Acres ...

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

Charlie Daniels (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Charles Edward Daniels
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Peaceful Acres. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Daniels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres 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))
- 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 south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 29.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Tennessee Donelson<1>
Cornelia Clark Fort (Aviation pioneer)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ferlin Husky (Musician, actor)
- Full name: Ferlin Eugene Husky
- He was born in Cantwell (MO) on December 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Westmoreland (TN) on March 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Cantwell is located in Saint Francois County, Missouri.
- Westmoreland is located in Sumner County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferlin Husky<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Andrew Jackson (7th President of the US (1829 - 1837))
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson<1>
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
Millie Kirkham (Singer)
- Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Millie Kirkham<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Woodlawn Memorial Park
George F. McCorkle (Musician)
- He was born in Chester (SC) on October 11, 1947 (a Saturday) and died in Lebanon (TN) on June 29, 2007 (a Friday).
- Chester is located in Chester County, South Carolina.
- Lebanon is located in Wilson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, which is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George F. McCorkle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson (Musician)
- He was born in Springfield (TN) on March 12, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 17, 1974 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Peaceful Acres. Both communities are located in Robertson County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Restvale Cemetery
Roy Orbison (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
- He was born in Vernon (TX) on April 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Hendersonville (TN) on December 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
- Hendersonville is located in Sumner County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Westwood Memorial Park
Leon Russell (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
- Born: Claude Russell Bridges
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Russell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Memorial Park Cemetery
Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Riley Turner
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Jim Varney (Actor)
- Full name: James Albert Varney
- He was born in Lexington (KY) on June 15, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in White House (TN) on February 10, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- White House is located nearby and to the northeast of Peaceful Acres.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Varney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Lexington Cemetery
Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth (Singer)
- Born: Mary Ann Ward
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Peaceful Acres (which is located in Robertson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south southwest of Peaceful Acres. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Peaceful Acres to Mt. Hope 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.