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Notable Births & Deaths for Ashleys ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ashleys. 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.
- June Carter Cash (Oscar nominated actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, author)
- Born: Valerie June Carter
- Also known as: June Carter
- She was born in Maces Spring (VA) on June 23, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 15, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 73.
- Maces Spring is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Ashleys.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: June Carter Cash<1>
- Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
- Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
- He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday) at the age of 72.
- Bristol is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Ashleys.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
- Andrew Johnson (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
- He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday) at the age of 66.
- Elizabethton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Ashleys.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew Johnson<1>
- Alan Kulwicki (Race car driver)
- Monte Weaver (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
- Helton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ashleys.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
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. |
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