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)
- 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 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.
- 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 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)
- 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.
- 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 Forge Heights to Pinelawn Memorial Park
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Clayton Fanwell<1>
Howard Leroy 'Toots' Ferrell, Jr. (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Chestertown (MD) on September 21, 1929 (a Saturday) and died on October 11, 2002 (a Friday).
- Chestertown is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Forge Heights. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Leroy 'Toots' Ferrell, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forge Heights to Delaware Veterans Memorial 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 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.
- 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 Forge Heights to Loudon Park 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 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Forge Heights. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in 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.
- 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 Forge Heights to Loudon Park National 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 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Forge Heights (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in 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.
- 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 Forge Heights 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 nearby and to the west of Forge Heights.
- 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>
William Frederick 'Bill' Stumpf (Major League Baseball)
- 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 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Frederick 'Bill' Stumpf<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 Forge Heights to Loudon Park National Cemetery
John Besson 'Jack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Besson 'Jack' Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forge Heights to Fairview Cemetery
John Budd Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Budd Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forge Heights to Fairview Cemetery
Samuel W. Trott (Major League Baseball)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel W. Trott<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 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.