1. Brandon Ashur (1985)

YouTube Star

YouTube Minecraft gamer known as Bashur who created the web series Bashpack. He had more than 1.5 million subscribers to his Bashurverse channel. 

2. Lizzie Rovsek (1980)

Reality Star

Famous as a cast member on the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of Orange County, she is also notable as a fashion designer, beauty pageant winner, and television host.

3. James G. Birney (1792)

Politician

James G. Birney is a famous Politician, who was born on February 4, 1792 in United States. Kentucky politician who was a staunch supporter of the abolition of slavery, and...

4. Henry Smith (1788)

Politician

Kentucky-born politician who served as Governor of Texas when the state was still a territory of Mexico.

5. Jimmy Rose (1980)

Pop Singer

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist who made a name for himself by competing on the 8th season of America's Got Talent, finishing third overall.

6. Thomas Pegleg Smith (1801)

Explorer

Known as Thomas L. "Pegleg" Smith, he guided many expeditions into present-day New Mexico.

7. Albert Sidney Johnston (1803)

War Hero

Albert Sidney Johnston is a famous War Hero, who was born on February 2, 1803 in United States. War veteran who served as a general with the Texian Army, the...

8. Jim Bowie (1796)

Explorer

Early American folk hero who fought skillfully with knives and helped Texas to gain its independence.

9. Sarah Lincoln Grigsby (1807)

Family Member

Sarah Lincoln Grigsby is a famous Family Member, who was born on February 10, 1807 in United States. Best remembered as the sister of United States Civil War-era President Abraham...

10. Charles C. Rich (1809)

American Leader In Lds Church

Early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement who was called by Brigham Young.

11. Ormsby M. Mitchel (1810)

Celebrity

Ormsby M. Mitchel is a famous Celebrity, who was born on August 28, 1810 in United States. Astronomer and Union soldier who published the first magazine in the US dedicated...

12. Samuel Freeman Miller (1816)

Supreme Court Justice

Samuel Freeman Miller is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on April 5, 1816 in United States. Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from...

13. Randolph McCoy (1825)

Head Of Mccoy Clan

American explorer who was involved in the infamous almost 30 year Hatfield-McCoy feud which caused him to lose five of his children to violence.

14. Simon Buckner (1823)

War Hero

High-ranking military officer during the Spanish-American War who was also the 30th Governor of Kentucky.

15. Thomas J Wood (1823)

War Hero

Former United States Army officer and Union general during the American Civil War. He was wounded during the Battle of Murfreesboro in December 1862.

16. Zerelda James (1825)

Mother Of Jesse James

Mother of Jesse James and Frank James who would would charge money after her son's death and give tours to visitors wanting to see the farm that Jesse grew up on.

17. Horace Harmon Lurton (1844)

Supreme Court Justice

Horace Harmon Lurton is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on February 26, 1844 in United States. Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from...

18. Carry Nation (1846)

Activist

Anti-alcohol crusader who would smashup saloons with a hatchet.

19. Elizabeth Harrison (1849)

Teacher

Remembered best as the founder of the Chicago Kindergarten Training School (now National Louis University), this pioneer of early childhood education penned such books as Some Silent Teachers, Montessori and...

20. Isaac Burns Murphy (1861)

Horse Jockey

African American Jockey who was one of the highest paid athletes in his generation.

21. Frank Hunt (1970)

Politician

In the early 1900s, this Democratic Party politician served as the state of Idaho's fifth Governor. During his two years in office, he laid the groundwork for the creation of...

22. Alma Bridwell White (1862)

Religious Leader

Alma Bridwell White is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on June 16, 1862 in United States. Founder of the Pillar of Fire Church who became the first female...

23. James Clark McReynolds (1862)

Supreme Court Justice

James Clark McReynolds is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on February 3, 1862 in United States. Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from...

24. Thomas Clay McDowell (1866)

Entrepreneur

Famed Thoroughbred racehorse owner, breeder, and trainer best known for his colt Alan-a-Dale, which won the 1902 Kentucky Derby. He was the great-grandson of famed American politician Henry Clay.

25. Lewis L Walker (1873)

Politician

Lewis L Walker is a famous Politician, who was born on February 15, 1873 in United States. American politician who was a United States Representative from Kentucky and was elected...

26. Andrew J. May (1875)

Politician

Andrew J. May is a famous Politician, who was born on June 24, 1875 in United States. American attorney and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from...

27. Mordecai Ham (1877)

Religious Leader

Southern Baptist preacher who was one of the most vocal proponents of the temperance movement.

28. Linda Lee Thomas (1883)

Family Member

Linda Lee Thomas is a famous Family Member, who was born on November 17, 1883 in United States. Wife of legendary songwriter Cole Porter. Her marriage lasted more than three...

29. Stanley Forman Reed (1884)

Supreme Court Justice

Stanley Forman Reed is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on December 31, 1884 in United States. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1938 to 1957. He...

30. David H. Morton (1886)

Poet

American poet, journalist, and teacher who received the Golden Rose Award for a 1921 poetry collection entitled Ships in the Harbor. His other collections include Poems of a Lifetime and...

31. Floyd Collins (1887)

Explorer

Kentucky cave explorer who became a national sensation after becoming trapped at Sand Cave.

32. Elizabeth Madox Roberts (1886)

Novelist

An American author, she is best known for The Time of Man, The Great Meadow, and other Appalachian-themed works.

33. Bobby Veach (1888)

American Baseball Player

14-year major league veteran and the only player in history to pinch-hit for the great Babe Ruth.

34. Fred M. Vinson (1890)

Supreme Court Justice

Fred M. Vinson is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on January 22, 1890 in United States. 13th Chief Justice who re-interpreted government powers based on his experiences...

35. John W. Bubbles (1902)

Stage Actor

John W. Bubbles is a famous Stage Actor, who was born on February 19, 1902 in United States. American stage and screen actor and vaudeville performer who appeared in such...

36. Ted Heath (1902)

Composer

20th century Big Band leader who released more than 100 albums and sold more than 20 million during his four-decade career. The Ted Heath Band was the most popular post-war...

37. Mae Street Kidd (1904)

Civil Rights Leader

Mae Street Kidd is a famous Civil Rights Leader, who was born on February 8, 1904 in United States. Pioneering business leader, Kentuckian politician, and civil rights activist who broke...

38. Cliff Carlisle (1903)

American Musician

American country music singer and yodeler who was a pioneer due to his use of Hawaiian steel guitars.

39. Paul Derringer (1906)

American Baseball Player

MLB pitcher from the 1930s and 1940s who became one of the top hurlers in Cincinnati Reds history.

40. Jesse Stuart (1907)

Poet

Novelist and former Kentucky poet laureate whose Appalachian-themed works include Hold April and Taps for Private Tussie. Over the course of his career, he also published nearly five hundred short...

41. Harriette Simpson Arnow (1908)

Novelist

Harriette Simpson Arnow is a famous Novelist, who was born on July 7, 1908 in United States. A 20th-century fiction writer who set her novels in the Southern Appalachian region...

42. Barksdale Hamlett Jr. (1908)

War Hero

U.S. Army four-star general who served as commandant of Berlin's American sector in 1958.

43. William M. Branham (1909)

Religious Leader

William M. Branham is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on April 6, 1909 in United States. Christian minister who is credited with founding the “divine healing movement” following...

44. Christine Johnson (1911)

Stage Actress

Though she is best known for her role as Nettie Fowler in the first Broadway production of Rodgers' & Hammerstein's Carousel, this musical theater performer also had a career as...

45. Brittany Britton (1989)

Reality Star

Cast member on the 12th season of Bad Girls Club who is also known as The Country Hustler.

46. Chyna Pate (1989)

Family Member

Wife of YouTube phenomenon Craig Benzine, AKA WheezyWaiter. She prefers spending her time studying, traveling, and binge watching TV shows on Netflix.

47. Connor Hutcherson (1996)

Family Member

Brother of movie star Josh Hutcherson, most notable for his role in the Hunger Games franchise.

48. Lindy Barber (1989)

Bodybuilder

Bodybuilder and CrossFit athlete who has qualified for the CrossFit Games after being told she would never squat again. She has more than 90,000 followers on her lindybarber Instagram account.

49. Albert Lee Ueltschi (1970)

Pilot

Founder of FlightSafety International, one of the world's foremost aviation schools.

50. Odessa Grady Clay (1917)

Family Member

Odessa Grady Clay is a famous Family Member, who was born on February 12, 1917 in United States. Mother of heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali. A devout Baptist, she raised...