Brighton (Maryland)

Notable Births & Deaths for Brighton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Brighton. 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)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Thomas Booth<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 Brighton to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<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 Brighton to Green Mount Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in ).
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- We don't have any burial details.
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- She was born in Annapolis (MD) on February 26, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on November 21, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Grandview Cemetery
Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- He was born in Britton (OK) on January 1, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on June 19, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Britton is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to United States Naval Academy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Al DeMao (Professional football)
- Full name: Albert Marcellus DeMao
- He was born in New Kensington (PA) on February 29, 1920 (a Sunday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Glen Burnie (MD) on February 1, 2008 (a Friday).
- New Kensington is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Glen Burnie is located in Anne Arundel County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al DeMao<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Bob Eberly (Singer)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Eberly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Pinelawn Memorial Park
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 in Carroll County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton to Loudon Park Cemetery
Harry Clayton Fanwell (Professional baseball)
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Clayton Fanwell<1>
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 in Carroll County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Waverly is located nearby and to the east of Brighton.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton to Loudon Park Cemetery
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on April 6, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Rockland (MD) on July 8, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Brighton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<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 Brighton to Druid Ridge 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Catonsville is located nearby and to the south of Brighton.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton 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 nearby and to the south of Brighton.
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton 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 nearby and to the south of Brighton.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel<1>
Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mitchellville (MD) in 1860 and died in Baltimore (MD) on July 29, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Mitchellville is located in Prince George's County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Baltimore is located in and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- He is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Terry McCrea (Actor)
- Born: Terry Nelson Crummitt
- 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Laurel is located in Prince George's County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry McCrea<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Union Cemetery
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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- Towson is located in Baltimore County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. 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 Brighton to Oak Lawn Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Brighton (which is located in ).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Brighton.
- 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 Brighton to Druid Ridge 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.