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Notable Births & Deaths for Sycamore ...

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

  • James Edward 'Jim Ed' Brown     (Singer, entertainer)
  • Miley Cyrus     (Singer, songwriter, actress)
    • Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
    • She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
  • Charlie Daniels     (Musician, singer, songwriter)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 29.
  • Cornelia Clark Fort     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
    • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tuesday).
    • Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • Jimmy Arthur Griffin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • 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 in Williamson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Dorothy Jordan     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
    • She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
    • Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 82.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Millie Kirkham     (Singer)
    • Born: Mildred Lee Eakes
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Millie Kirkham<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 91.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Iromeio 'Romeo' Nelson     (Musician)
  • Roy Orbison     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Full name: Roy Kelton Orbison, Sr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Orbison<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham 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.
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  • Leon Russell     (Musician, sognwriter, producer)
  • Frank Sutton     (Actor)
    • Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
    • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
    • Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
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  • 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 in Williamson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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  • Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: James Riley Turner
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Milkman Jim' Turner<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 95.
    • He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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  • Jim Varney     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Albert Varney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Varney<1>
    • 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 in Robertson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery<1>
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  • Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth     (Singer)
    • Born: Mary Ann Ward
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Cheatham County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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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.