Big Spring (Baltimore County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Big Spring ...

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

Edwin Thomas Booth (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Thomas Booth<1>
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on November 13, 1833 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 7, 1893 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<1>
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on January 10, 1838 (a Wednesday) and died in Port Royal (VA) on April 26, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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Toni Braxton (Singer, songwriter, actress)
- Full name: Toni Michele Braxton
- She was born in Severn (MD) on October 7, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Severn is located in Anne Arundel County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
Traci Braxton (Singer)
- Full name: Traci Renee Braxton
- She was born in Severn (MD) on April 2, 1971 (a Friday) and died on March 12, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Severn is located in Anne Arundel County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- We don't have any burial details.
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Bob Eberly (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Eberly<1>
- He was born in Mechanicville (NY) on July 24, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Glen Burnie (MD) on December 17, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County, New York.
- Glen Burnie is located in Anne Arundel County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park<1>
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Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- 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 in Carroll County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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Harry Clayton Fanwell (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Clayton Fanwell<1>
- He was born in Patapsco (MD) on October 16, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on July 15, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Patapsco is located in Anne Arundel County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- 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 in Carroll County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Waverly is located in Baltimore City and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
- 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 in Carroll County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore 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 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore 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 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan<1>
- 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 Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Catonsville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Big Spring. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Big Spring. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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Frederic Arnold Kummer (Author, playwright)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Arnold Kummer<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Big Spring. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Big Spring. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery<1>
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Terry McCrea (Actor)
- Born: Terry Nelson Crummitt
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry McCrea<1>
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on October 3, 1972 (a Tuesday) and died in Laurel (MD) on May 12, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Laurel is located in Prince George's County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery<1>
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Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Big Spring. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Big Spring. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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Lizette Woodworth Reese (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lizette Woodworth Reese<1>
- 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 Baltimore City and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Big Spring (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Big Spring. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery<1>
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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.