Notable Births & Deaths for Hamlin ...

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

• 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, Tennessee.
  • Merkel is located in Taylor County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hamlin (which is located in Fisher County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 24.
  • She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which 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 Hamlin to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
• Bob Harrison     (Professional football)
  • Born: Robert Lucius Harrison, Jr.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Harrison<1>
  • He was born in Stamford (TX) on August 8, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Abilene (TX) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
  • Stamford is located in Haskell County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Hamlin (which is located in Fisher County).
  • Abilene is located in Taylor County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east northeast of Hamlin. The cemetery is located in Haskell County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Hamlin to Highland Cemetery