Benedict Woods (Carroll County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Benedict Woods ...

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

Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located in Frederick County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located in York County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to El Camino Memorial Park
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on April 22, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Woodbine is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Benedict Woods. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Loudon Park Cemetery
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on September 7, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Waverly (MD) on March 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Woodbine is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Benedict Woods. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- Waverly is located in and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Loudon Park Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Benedict Woods. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Henry Luther Haines
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north northeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Middletown Cemetery
Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on September 26, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Catonsville (MD) on December 7, 1953 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Loudon Park Cemetery
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Loudon Park Cemetery
Frederic Arnold Kummer (Author, playwright)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on August 5, 1873 (a Tuesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 22, 1943 (a Monday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Arnold Kummer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Loudon Park Cemetery
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on December 23, 1889 (a Monday) and died on April 22, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel<1>
Jacob George 'Jake' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Jacob George Muenzing
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on December 1, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Towson (MD) on August 24, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Towson is located in Baltimore County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob George 'Jake' Miller<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Oak Lawn Cemetery
Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located in York County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Desert Memorial Park
Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Evergreen Cemetery
Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- She was born in Meriden (CT) on January 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Green Spring Junction (MD) on May 25, 1981 (a Monday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in York (PA) on November 10, 2002 (a Sunday).
- York is located in York County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- York is located in York County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Rose Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Rose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Rose Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Mt. Rose Cemetery
Lizette Woodworth Reese (Poet)
- She was born in Waverly (MD) on January 9, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 17, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Waverly is located in and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lizette Woodworth Reese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Benedict Woods. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Benedict Woods to Green Mount Cemetery
Dr. Nancy Grace Roman (Astronomer, 'Mother of Hubble')
- She was born in Nashville (TN) on May 16, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Germantown (MD) on December 25, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Germantown is located in Baltimore County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Benedict Woods (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Nancy Grace Roman<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.