Chestnut Hill (Harford County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chestnut Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chestnut Hill. 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 nearby and to the south of Chestnut Hill.
- 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 Chestnut Hill 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 nearby and to the south of Chestnut Hill.
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill to Green Mount Cemetery
Lydia Bruce (Actress, dancer)
- Born: Lydia Slubowski
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 8, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 7, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, which is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lydia Bruce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Pine Grove Cemetery
James Buchanan (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
- He was born in Cove Gap (PA) on April 23, 1791 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on June 1, 1868 (a Monday).
- Cove Gap is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodward Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Charles Demuth (Painter)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on October 24, 1935 (a Thursday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Demuth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lancaster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Lancaster Cemetery
Jacob Eichholtz (Artist)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 2, 1776 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 10, 1842 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Eichholtz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodward Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Woodward Hill 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 in Carroll County, Maryland.
- Waverly is located in and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill to Loudon Park Cemetery
Robert Fulton (Inventor, engineer, artist)
- He was born in Little Britain (PA) on November 14, 1765 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on February 24, 1815 (a Friday).
- Little Britain is located in Lancaster County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Fulton<1>
Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Talmage is located in Lancaster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lancaster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Lancaster Cemetery
Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, which is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Charles Evans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Charles Evans Cemetery
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford 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 45 miles [72.4 km] to the north northwest of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Middletown Cemetery
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford 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 45 miles [72.4 km] to the north northwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Middletown Cemetery
John Emanuel Hamp (Jazz bandleader)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on July 8, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 12, 1958 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Emanuel Hamp<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 Chestnut Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill to Loudon Park National 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill to Druid Ridge 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill to Druid Ridge 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill to St. John's Episcopal Church 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford 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>
Benjamin Franklin Shumard (Geologist, physician)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 24, 1820 (a Friday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on April 14, 1869 (a Wednesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Harford County).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Franklin Shumard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Bellefontaine 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.