Find A Grave - Tennessee

Ace, Johnny b. June 9, 1929 d. December 25, 1954
Musician. Born John Marshall Alexander, he began his career in 1952 when he signed on as a member of the "Beale Streeters" on the Duke Record Label; a label owned by disc jockey David Mattis. He worked with such musicians as The Flying Aces, Cathy Lemons, Anton Fig, Witon Felder, Henry Boozier, Bobby Forte, David Spinozza, Dean Parks, Hugh McCracken, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Earl Forest, and The Johnny Otis Orchestra, and recorded the hit songs "Cross My Heart," "Please Forgive Me," "The Clock,"...[Read More]
New Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Acklen, Joseph Hayes b. May 20, 1850 d. September 28, 1938
US Congressman. He was elected to represent Louisiana's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, having successfully contested the election of Chester B. Darrall to the seat, and served from 1878 to 1881.
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Acuff, Roy b. September 15, 1903 d. November 23, 1992
Country Music Singer. A native of Maynardsville, Tennessee, he sold more records in the 1930s and 1940s than any country music star. A semi-professional baseball player in his 20's, his career cut short by injury. He then began playing his father's fiddle and soon began traveling the south with a "medicine show." In 1938 he became a regular on the "Grand Ole Opry" country music radio program, and his two biggest hit songs were "The Great Speckled Bird" and "Wabash Cannonball." He ran...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Adams, Charles W. b. August 16, 1817 d. September 10, 1878
Civil War Confederate Army Officer. He served during the Civil War first as Colonel and commander of the 23rd Arkansas Infantry regiment, then as Chief of Staff for General Thomas C. Hindman's Division in the Army of Tennessee. During a the later part of the war he was in command of he Northern Sub-District of Arkansas, where his military acumen and leadership was found wanting by Confederate general [Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: South Grove Section, Lot 156
Adams, John b. July 1, 1825 d. November 30, 1864
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. The son of Irish immigrants, he entered the United States Military Academy in 1841, graduating 25th in his class. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Dragoons-United States Regular Army, he served under Captain Philip Kearny in the Mexican War. On March 16, 1848, he was brevetted for gallantry and meritorious conduct at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales and in 1851 was commissioned 1st Lieutenant. Promotion to Captain followed in 1856. Except for...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway)
Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Adams, Rosey Carter b. July 13, 1958 d. October 24, 2003
Bluegrass/Country Singer. Born Rozanna Lea Nix, she was the daughter of country singer June Carter Cash and the step daughter of music legend Johnny Cash, and appeared on several recordings by her mother and step-father. She also recorded with her husband, bluegrass performer Phillip Adams. Along with fiddle player [Read More] (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Cause of death: Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning
Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Next to Johnny and June
Adams, Stephen b. October 17, 1807 d. May 11, 1857
US Congressman, US Senator. He was elected to represent Mississippi as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1845 to 1847. He was later elected as a United States Senator from Mississippi to the United States Senate, serving from 1852 to 1857. His political career included his serving as a member of the Tennessee State Senate from 1833 to 1834, as a Circuit Judge from 1837 to 1845, and in 1848, as a member of the Mississippi State House of Representatives in 1850...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Chapel Hill Section 2, Lot 1242 1/2
Adcox, Grant b. January 2, 1950 d. November 19, 1989
Auto Race Car Driver. He made his auto racing debut in the Winston Cup Series in 1974, and ran 61 Cup races. His biggest success came in the Automobile Racing Club of America series, where he won eight races, and set a record for most superspeedway wins in a season in 1986, when he won four times. In November 1989 he was running a Winston Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta, Georgia when on Lap 198, he crashed into the Turn 2 wall, and suffered major head and chest injuries, as well as...[Read More] (Bio by: D-Day)
Chattanooga Memorial Park, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Adkinson, Joseph Bernard b. January 4, 1892 d. May 23, 1965
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during World War I in the United States Army as a Sergeant in Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918. His citation reads "When murderous machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impossible for his platoon to advance, and had caused the platoon to take cover Sgt. Adkinson alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across the 50 yards...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Salem (Tipton County), Tipton County, Tennessee, USA
Akeman, David 'Stringbean' b. June 17, 1916 d. November 10, 1973
Comedian, Country Musician. One of the top musical stars of Nashville, Tennessee' Grand Old Opry during his career, he is best known for being one of the original members the comedy and country music television variety show "Hee Haw", which he starred in from 1969 until his murder in 1973. He and his wife were killed by burglars, who had heard rumors about them storing cash in his house, and laid in wait until the Akemans arrived home from the Ryman Auditorium (where the Grand Ole Opry was...[Read More] (Bio by: Steve Williams)
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Allen, Clifford Robertson b. January 6, 1912 d. June 18, 1978
US Congressman. Elected to represent Tennessee�s 5th District in the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Richard H. Fulton (who had been elected Mayor of Nashville) serving from 1975 until his death in office in 1978. He unsuccessfully sought the Governorship of Tennessee four times during his political career. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Allen, Robert b. June 19, 1778 d. August 19, 1844
US Congressman. Served as a Colonel in the United States Army during the War of 1812. Elected to represent Tennessee as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1819 to 1827.
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Alley, James Pinckney b. January 11, 1885 d. April 16, 1934
Cartoonist. Known for creating the character 'Hambone' in "Hambone's Meditations." Author of "Distinguised Folks." (Bio by: Laurie)
Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: H-G-45#1
Allison, Alexander b. 1799 d. November 3, 1862
Nashville Mayor. He was the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1847 to 1848. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Allison, Gene b. August 29, 1934 d. February 28, 2004
Singer. Born Versie Eugene Allison, he was one of the pioneers of the Nashville Rhythm and Blues sound in the 1950s. As a teenager he began singing with professional gospel quartets such as The Fairfield Four and The Skylarks. In 1957 he recorded his trademark song "You Can Make It If You Try." The song reached the top five on the Billboard R&B chart and also reached the top forty on the pop charts. Other significant rhythm and blues recordings include "Have Faith" and "Everything Will Be All...[Read More] (Bio by: Dennis)
Cause of death: Liver and kidney failure
Hills of Calvary Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Allison, Joe b. October 3, 1924 d. August 2, 2002
Songwriter, Recording Executive, Producer. Member of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. His songs were recorded by such artist as Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Patsy Cline. He composed such hits as Jim Reeves' classic "He'll Have to Go" and Faron Young's "Live Fast, Love Hard, and Die Young." His first big success as a songwriter came when Tex Ritter (actor John Ritter's father) recorded the Top-Ten Hit "When You Leave" and "Don't Slam the Door" in 1946. His biggest success came with "He...[Read More]
Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Anderson, Alexander Outlaw b. November 10, 1794 d. May 23, 1869
US Congressman. Anderson was a U.S. Senator from Tennessee from 1840 to 1841, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Hugh White. He later moved to California and served as the supreme court judge of California from 1851 to 1853. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Anderson, Andrew b. 1796 d. April 15, 1867
Nashville Mayor. Anderson served as the mayor of Nashville from 1855 to 1857. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Anderson, George Washington b. May 22, 1822 d. February 26, 1902
US Congressman. Served as a Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War. Elected to represent Missouri's 9th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1865 to 1869. Also served as a Member of the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1859 to 1860, and Member of the Missouri State Senate in 1862. (Bio by: K)
Leuty Cemetery, Morgan Springs, Rhea County, Tennessee, USA
Anderson, James Patton b. February 16, 1822 d. September 20, 1872
Civil War Confederate Major General, US Congressman. During the Mexican War, he was appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the 2nd Battalion Mississippi Rifles and served 1842 to 1846. After the war, he was member of the State House of Representatives in 1850 and appointed United States Marshal for the Territory of Washington in 1853. In 1855, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fourth Congress, serving until 1857. Not a for renomination, he relocted to Florida and started a agriculture...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Fowler Section, Lot 469

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