Notable Births & Deaths for Taylortown ...

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

• William Russell 'Russ' Craft     (Professional football)
  • He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery (Brooke County, West Virginia).
  • McEwen is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
• Miley Cyrus     (Singer, songwriter, actress)
  • Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
  • She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday)
  • Franklin is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Taylortown.
• 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) at the age of 29.
  • Donelson is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Taylortown.
  • Nashville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 24. She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • East Nashville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cornelia Clark Fort<1>
• Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tueday) at the age of 45.
  • Clarksville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
• Jimmy Arthur Griffin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on August 10, 1943 (a Tueday) and died in Franklin (TN) on January 11, 2005 (a Tueday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Franklin is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmy Arthur Griffin<1>
• Tom T. Hall     (Songwriter, singer, author)
  • Full name: Thomas T. Hall
  • He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday) at the age of 85. We don't have any burial details.
  • Franklin is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tom T. Hall<1>
• Dorothy Jordan     (Actress)
  • She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. The body was cremated.
  • Clarksville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dorothy Jordan<1>
• Minnie Pearl     (Commedienne)
  • Born: Sara Ophelia Colley Cannon
  • She was born in Centerville (TN) on October 25, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1996 (a Monday) at the age of 83. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Williamson County, Tennessee).
  • Centerville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Taylortown.
  • Nashville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Minnie Pearl<1>
• Frank Sutton     (Actor)
  • Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
  • He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Montgomery County, Tennessee).
  • Clarksville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Sutton<1>
• Bobby Thompson     (Musician)
  • Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
  • He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery (Trousdale County, Tennessee).
  • Franklin is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Thompson<1>
• 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) at the age of 69. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Williamson County, Tennessee).
  • Madison is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Taylortown.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marion 'Lady Marion' Worth<1>

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