Buena Vista (Calvert County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buena Vista ...

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

John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Alexandria is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Gadsby Chapman<1>
Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson (Singer)
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on June 11, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Capitol Heights (MD) on January 16, 2007 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Prince George's County, Maryland).
- Capitol Heights is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson<1>
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens (Charles County, Maryland).
- Waldorf is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
Bristol Robotham Lord (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (PA) on September 21, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Prince Frederick (MD) on November 13, 1964 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Lawn Croft Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
- Prince Frederick is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the east of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bristol Robotham Lord<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). He is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
- Mitchellville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias<1>
James Monroe (5th President of the US (1817 - 1825))
- He was born in Monroe Hall (VA) on April 28, 1758 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on July 4, 1831 (a Monday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
- Monroe Hall is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Monroe<1>
Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd (Physician)
- He was born on December 20, 1833 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on January 10, 1883 (a Wednesday) at the age of 49.
- Waldorf is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd<1>
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 87.
- Alexandria is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willard Scott<1>
Barry Shetrone (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on July 6, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Bowie (MD) on July 18, 2001 (a Wednesday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park (Anne Arundel County, Maryland).
- Bowie is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Barry Shetrone<1>
Wernher Von Braun (Scientist)
- Full name: Magnus Maximilian Freiherr Von Braun
- He was born in Wielkopolskie (Poland) on March 23, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on June 16, 1977 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery (Alexandria City, Virginia).
- Alexandria is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Wernher Von Braun<1>
George Washington (1st President of the US (1789 - 1797))
- He was born in Colonial Beach (VA) on February 22, 1732 (a Friday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on December 14, 1799 (a Saturday) at the age of 67.
- Colonial Beach is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Buena Vista.
- Mount Vernon is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Washington<1>
Martha Washington (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of George Washington (1789 - 1797))
- She was born in New Kent (VA) on June 13, 1731 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 22, 1802 (a Saturday) at the age of 70.
- Mount Vernon is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Buena Vista.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Martha Washington<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.