Forge Heights (Baltimore County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Forge Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Forge Heights. 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Forge Heights (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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Forge Heights (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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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- From Forge Heights 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- We don't have any burial details.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (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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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 southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (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, Maryland.
- Waverly is located in Baltimore City and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Catonsville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Forge Heights to Loudon Park Cemetery
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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Forge Heights to Loudon Park Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (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 southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery<1>
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- From Forge Heights to Loudon Park National Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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- From Forge Heights to Druid Ridge Cemetery
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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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- From Forge Heights to Druid Ridge Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of Forge Heights. 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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- From Forge Heights to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
Dr. Nancy Grace Roman (Astronomer, 'Mother of Hubble')
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Nancy Grace Roman<1>
- 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 nearby and to the west of Forge Heights.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
William Frederick 'Bill' Stumpf (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Frederick 'Bill' Stumpf<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on March 21, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Crownsville (MD) on February 14, 1966 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Crownsville is located in Anne Arundel County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Forge Heights to Loudon Park National Cemetery
John Besson 'Jack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Besson 'Jack' Taylor<1>
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery<1>
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John Budd Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Budd Taylor<1>
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery<1>
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- From Forge Heights to Fairview Cemetery
Samuel W. Trott (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel W. Trott<1>
- He was born somewhere in Maryland (we don't have a specific location) in March 1859 and died in Catonsville (MD) on June 5, 1925 (a Friday).
- Catonsville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forge Heights to Loudon Park 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.