Meadowbrook (New Castle County, DE)

Notable Births & Deaths for Meadowbrook ...

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

David Hayes Agnew (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Christiana (PA) on November 24, 1818 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Christiana is located in Lancaster County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Hayes Agnew<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Lloyd Alexander (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Drexel Hill (PA) on May 17, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Arlington Cemetery
Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel (Suffragette)
- She was born in Harrington (DE) on May 1, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on February 9, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Harrington is located in Kent County, Delaware.
- Wilmington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Riverview Cemetery
Samuel Barber (Composer)
- He was born in West Chester (PA) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 23, 1981 (a Friday).
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Barber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Oaklands Cemetery
Robert Montgomery Bird (Playwright)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on February 5, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 23, 1854 (a Monday).
- New Castle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Laurel Hill Cemetery
Emily Perkins Bissell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Wilmington (DE) on May 31, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on March 8, 1948 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- Wilmington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery
Joseph Emley Borden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
- Jacobstown is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Oaklands Cemetery
Catherine Drinker Bowen (Author)
- She was born in Haverford (PA) on January 1, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Haverford (PA) on November 1, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Catherine Drinker Bowen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on November 5, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Chester (PA) on April 6, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
William Havon 'Bill' Bruton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lisman (AL) on December 22, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Marshallton (DE) on December 5, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lisman is located in Choctaw County, Alabama.
- Marshallton is located nearby and to the southeast of Meadowbrook.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Havon 'Bill' Bruton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gracelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gracelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Gracelawn Memorial Park
Walter T. Butterworth (Actor)
- Full name: Walter Thomas Butterworth
- He was born in Wallingford (PA) on April 4, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Wallingford is located in Delaware County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter T. Butterworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (Singer, bandleader)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 25, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Hockessin (DE) on November 18, 1994 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Hockessin is located nearby and to the northeast of Meadowbrook.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cabell 'Cab' Calloway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Ferncliff Cemetery
Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on February 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1906 (a Sunday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery
Peter J. 'Pete' Conway (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Burmont (PA) on October 30, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Clifton Heights (PA) on January 13, 1903 (a Tuesday).
- Burmont is located in Delaware County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Conway<1>
Roger Allan Crozier (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Bracebridge (ON) on March 16, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on January 10, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at All Saints Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Meadowbrook.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Allan Crozier<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to All Saints Cemetery
Felix Octavius Carr Darley (Artist)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 22, 1821 (a Friday) and died in Claymont (DE) on March 27, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Claymont is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Octavius Carr Darley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Roy Del Ruth (Director, producer)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on October 18, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on April 27, 1961 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Del Ruth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Harry Dunn (Artist)
- He was born in West Chester (PA) on May 3, 1929 (a Friday) and died in West Chester (PA) on June 9, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Dunn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Oaklands Cemetery
Charles H. 'Duke' Esper (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles Esbacher
- He was born in Salem (NJ) on July 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on August 31, 1910 (a Wednesday).
- Salem is located in Salem County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. 'Duke' Esper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Northwood Cemetery
W.C. Fields (Actor)
- Born: William Claude Dukenfield
- He was born in Darby (PA) on January 29, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday).
- Darby is located in Delaware County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Meadowbrook (which is located in New Castle County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.C. Fields<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frankie Frisch (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bronx (NY) on September 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on March 12, 1973 (a Monday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Wilmington is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Meadowbrook. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Frisch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Meadowbrook to Woodlawn Cemetery

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.