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Notable Births & Deaths for Dobyns ...

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

  • Harriet 'Hattie' Frost Stoneman     (Musician)
  • Pop Stoneman     (Musician)
    • Born: Ernest Van Stoneman
    • He was born in Pipers Gap (VA) on May 25, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 14, 1968 (a Friday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Pipers Gap is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Dobyns.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Pop Stoneman<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.