Find A Grave - Kentucky

, Graustark b. 1963 d. August 21, 1988
Champion Racehorse, Sire. Sired by the legendary Ribot, he was named after a fictional country used as the setting in several novels by George Barr McCutheon. Nicknamed "The Big G", he was considered one of the best racers of his time. He won seven of his eight starts and placed second in the other. His major wins include the Arch Ward Stakes and the Bahamas Stakes. He quickly became a fan favorite and was the highly favored horse to win the...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Darby Dan Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
, Noor b. 1945 d. November 16, 1974
Champion Racehorse. Born in England, he was given the Arabic name meaning "Light". He competed in a few races but only had moderate success. He was sold to Charles Howard who brought him to America and his trainer, Burley Parke, trained him to become a better racehorse. Under his guidance, the horse was able to accomplish such feats as winning four out of five races against legendary racehorse ...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave)
Old Friends Dream Chase Farm, Georgetown (Scott County), Scott County, Kentucky, USA
, Relaxing b. 1976 d. May, 1999
Champion Racehorse, Broodmare. Mother of champion racehorse Easy Goer, she was also a champion racer. Born on the Ogden Phipps stud farm, she was trained by John Dunlop and Angel Penna. Her major wins include the Ferenze Handicap, the Gallant Fox Handicap, the Ruffian Handicap, the Delaware Handicap, the John B. Campbell Handicap and the Assualt Handicap. Her awards include the 1981 United States Eclipse Champion Older Mare and the 1989...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers FromThe Grave)
Claiborne Farm Equine Cemetery, Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA
Adair, John b. January 9, 1757 d. May 18, 1840
US Senator, US Congressman, 7th Kentucky Governor, War of 1812 Militia General. Born in South Carolina, he served during the American Revolutionary War in the state's militia and represented South Carolina as a delegate a convention assembled to ratify the United States Constitution. In 1788 he moved to Kentucky where he once again became active with the state militia and entered politics. In 1792 he was selected to be a part of the convention that drafted the state's first constitution, and...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, USA
Adams, George Madison b. December 20, 1837 d. April 6, 1920
US Congressman. He served in the Civil War in the Union Army, raising what became Company H, 7th Kentucky (Union) Volunteer Infantry, and becoming it's Captain and commander on September 22, 1861. He then led his unit until he resigned on January 24, 1863. He rejoined the Union war effort on May 24, 1864, when he was commissioned as Captain and Paymaster of US Volunteers, a duty he performed until he resigned again on May 19, 1865. He was elected to represent two different Kentucky Districts in...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Adams, Silas b. February 9, 1839 d. May 5, 1896
Civil War Union Army Officer, US Congressman. He entered Civil War service on July 22, 1861, when he was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of Company A, 1st Kentucky (Union) Volunteer Cavalry. He participated in the unit's battles in it's native state, in Tennessee, and during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. First promoted to Captain and commander of Company A on June 7, 1862, he rose to commander of the regiment, being promoted to full Colonel on June 16, 1864. He then led his men until his enlistment...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Brown Cemetery, Mount Olive, Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Affirmed b. February 21, 1975 d. January 12, 2001
Race Horse. In 1978 he became the 11th horse to win horseracing's Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes races). A three-year old ridden by jockey Steve Cauthen that year, whose three races and other encounters that year in essence a rivalry with another top horse of the day, Alydar. Affirm captured the Derby by a length and a half, the Preakness by a neck and the Belmont by a head. Although...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Jonabell Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Allan, Chilton b. April 6, 1786 d. September 3, 1858
US Congressman. Elected to represent Kentucky's 3rd and 10th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1831 to 1837. Also served as a Member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in 1811, 1815, 1822, 1830, and 1842, and Member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1823 to 1827.
Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Allen, Henry Dixon b. June 24, 1854 d. March 9, 1924
US Congressman. Elected to represent Kentucky's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1899 to 1903. (Bio by: K)
Masonic Cemetery, Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, USA
Allen, James Lane b. December 21, 1849 d. February 18, 1925
Author, Educator. Graduated from Transylvania University in 1872, and received his Master's degree from Transylvania in 1877. After graduation, he embarked on a teaching career in Kentucky, Missouri and West Virginia. In 1893 he moved to New York to pursue writing. His published works include "With Flute and Violin" (1891), "The Blue Grass Region" (1892), "John Gray" (1893), "A Kentucky Cardinal" (1894), "Aftermath" (1895), "A Summer in Arcady" (1896), "The Choir Invisible" (1897), "The Reign...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Plot: Section D, Lot 91
Altsheler, Joseph Alexander b. April 29, 1862 d. June 5, 1919
Author. He wrote novels of adventure and mystery, predecessors of the popular "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew" series. He was voted Most Popular Writer of Boy's Stories in 1918.
Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Alydar b. March 23, 1975 d. November 15, 1990
Prize Winning Race Horse. As a 2-year-old, Alydar won 4 of his 8 stakes races and finished second in the remainder. He was matched 5 times against soon-to-be arch rival and divisional champion Affirmed, winning 2 while losing 3, including a photo finish loss in the Laurel Futurity. In 1978, Alydar began his career in Florida while Affirmed raced in California. Next came some of the greatest racing in North American turf history. Alydar finished second to Affirmed by 1 1/2 lengths in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Terry C)
Calumet Farm Equine Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Alysheba b. March 3, 1984 d. March 27, 2009
Race Horse. He was the winner of both the 1987 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron. He fell short for his bid of a Triple Crown with a fourth place finish at the Belmont Stakes. His other notable highlights include 1988 Horse of the Year honors and 1988 Breeder's Cup Champion. The offspring of Alydar and Bel Sheba, he was bred by Preston Madden and trained by Jack Van Berg. Alysheba recorded eleven first place victories during his career and was...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson, Allen Latham b. March 18, 1837 d. June 9, 1910
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1859 and was serving in the Regular Army at the onset of the Civil War. He was advanced to Captain in the 5th United States Regular Infantry before being commissioned Colonel and commander of the 8th California Volunteer Infantry regiment. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "faithful and meritorious services". He resigned his Army commission in 1867, and became a...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Kuttawa Cemetery, Kuttawa, Lyon County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson, Charles b. June 1, 1814 d. September 2, 1895
Ohio Governor, Union Civil War Officer. Born near Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio in 1833 and returned to Louisville to study law. He later moved to Dayton, Ohio, was admitted to the bar in Ohio, and practiced as an attorney in Montgomery County. He became the Prosecuting Attorney of Montgomery County until he was elected as a Whig Party member to the Ohio State Senate in 1844. As a State Senator, he was an advocate of Civil Rights for African-Americans...[Read More] (Bio by: Kevin Guy)
Kuttawa Cemetery, Kuttawa, Lyon County, Kentucky, USA
GPS coordinates: 37.0660095, -88.1052399 (hddd.dddd)
Anderson Jr., Charles W. b. May 26, 1907 d. June 14, 1960
Kentucky State Congressman. When he was elected in 1936 to serve Kentucky in the State House of Representatives, he became the first African-American to be elected to a Southern State Legislature in the 20th century. He died in an accident involving a car and train.
Eastern Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson, Lucien b. June 23, 1824 d. October 18, 1898
Civil War US Congressman. Elected to represent Kentucky's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving as an Unconditional Unionist from 1863 to 1865. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Anderson Family Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson, Richard Clough b. January 12, 1750 d. October 16, 1826
Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer. A charter member of Society of the Cincinnati, for officers of the Continental Army, he was wounded in the battles of Trenton and Savannah, He arrived in Louisville in 1784, and created the family plantation, "Soldier's Retreat". He was the father of Robert Anderson, Union Army commander of Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor at the outbreak of the Civil War. (Bio by: Mike Maloney)
Anderson Family Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson Jr., Richard Clough b. August 4, 1788 d. July 24, 1826
US Congressman, US Diplomat. Elected to represent Kentucky's 8th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1817 to 1821. Also served as a Member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in 1815, and 1821 to 1822, Speaker of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in 1822, and was the United States Minister to Colombia from 1823 to 1826. (Bio by: K)
Anderson Family Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Anderson, Simeon H. b. March 2, 1802 d. August 11, 1840
US Congressman. Born near Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1823. He quickly became a rising star in state politics, especially after marrying the daughter of future Kentucky Governor William Owsley. Anderson served in the State House of Representatives from 1828 to 1829, in 1832, and from 1836 to 1838. During that time he purchased Owsley's 300-acre farm near Lancaster, "Pleasant Retreat", and it would remain in the family until...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Anderson Family Cemetery, Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky, USA

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