The Highlands (Calvert County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for The Highlands ...

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

Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<1>
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Arlington National Cemetery
Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 5, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on July 28, 1958 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Arlington National Cemetery
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
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John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Shirley Valerie Horn (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Valerie Horn<1>
- She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Cheverly (MD) on October 20, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Cheverly is located in Prince George's County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson<1>
- He was born in Des Moines (IA) on June 11, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Capitol Heights (MD) on January 16, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Des Moines is located in Polk County, Iowa.
- Capitol Heights is located in Prince George's County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County, New York.
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens<1>
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Bristol Robotham Lord (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bristol Robotham Lord<1>
- He was born in Upland (PA) on September 21, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Prince Frederick (MD) on November 13, 1964 (a Friday).
- Upland is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Prince Frederick is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of The Highlands. Both communities are located in Calvert County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lawn Croft Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawn Croft Cemetery<1>
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Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- He is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery<1>
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Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd (Physician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd<1>
- He was born on December 20, 1833 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on January 10, 1883 (a Wednesday).
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr.<1>
- He was born on August 18, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 11, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Arlington National Cemetery
Frank S. Scott (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank S. Scott<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on December 2, 1883 (a Sunday) and died in College Park (MD) on September 28, 1912 (a Saturday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- College Park is located in Prince George's County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Highlands to Arlington National Cemetery
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
Barry Shetrone (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barry Shetrone<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on July 6, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Bowie (MD) on July 18, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Bowie is located in Prince George's County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park<1>
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- From The Highlands to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Arlington National Cemetery
Thorne Smith (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thorne Smith<1>
- He was born in Annapolis (MD) on March 27, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on June 21, 1934 (a Thursday).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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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, Maryland.
- Crownsville is located in Anne Arundel County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery<1>
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Wernher Von Braun (Scientist)
- Full name: Magnus Maximilian Freiherr Von Braun
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wernher Von Braun<1>
- He was born in Wielkopolskie (Poland) on March 23, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on June 16, 1977 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of The Highlands. The cemetery is located in Alexandria City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From The Highlands to Ivy Hill Cemetery
George Washington (1st President of the US (1789 - 1797))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington<1>
- 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).
- Colonial Beach is located in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of The Highlands (which is located in Calvert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.

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.