Mount Hope (Charles County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Hope ...

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

Gordon Beecher (Composer)
- Full name: William Gordon Beecher, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Beecher<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on January 19, 1904 (a Tuesday) and died in Arlington (VA) on December 7, 1973 (a Friday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National 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, Maryland.
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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David McDowell Brown (Astronaut, USN, aviator, flight surgeon)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David McDowell Brown<1>
- He was born in Arlington (VA) on April 16, 1956 (a Monday) and died in Over Texas, killed when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry on February 1, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Roy Buchanan (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Buchanan<1>
- He was born in Ozark (AR) on September 23, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfax Hills (VA) on August 14, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Ozark is located in Franklin County, Arkansas.
- Fairfax Hills is located in Fairfax County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Columbia Gardens Cemetery<1>
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Chet Bulger (Professional football)
- Born: Chester Noyes Bulger
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- He was born in Rumford (ME) on September 18, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on February 19, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Rumford is located in Oxford County, Maine.
- Fairfax is located in Fairfax City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Sandra Bullock (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Sandra Annette Bullock
- She was born in Arlington (VA) on July 26, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles 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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Dr. Abraham Flexner (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Abraham Flexner<1>
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 13, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on September 21, 1959 (a Monday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Falls Church is located in Falls Church City and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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Matthew Alexander Henson (Explorer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Alexander Henson<1>
- He was born in Nanjemoy (MD) on August 8, 1866 (a Wednesday) and died in Bronx (NY) on March 9, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Nanjemoy is located nearby and to the west of Mount Hope.
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Grace Hopper (Rear Admiral, computer scientist, mathematician)
- Born: Grace Brewster Murray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Hopper<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on December 9, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Arlington (VA) on January 1, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Mount Hope. Both communities are located in Charles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens<1>
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Michael David Kilian (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael David Kilian<1>
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on July 16, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on October 26, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Fairfax is located in Fairfax City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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George Harold Kojac (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Harold Kojac<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 2, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on May 28, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fairfax is located in Fairfax City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Mount Hope to Arlington National Cemetery
Elaine Konigsburg (Author)
- Born: Elaine Lobl Konigsburg
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elaine Konigsburg<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on February 10, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on April 19, 2013 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Falls Church is located in Falls Church City and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery, which is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery<1>
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James Madison (4th President of the US (1809 - 1817))
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- He was born in Port Conway (VA) on March 16, 1751 (a Tuesday) and died in Montpelier Station (VA) on June 28, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Port Conway is located in King George County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- Montpelier Station is located in Orange County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
Ken Mattingly (Astronaut, USN, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Thomas Kenneth Mattingly, II
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Mattingly<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Arlington (VA) on October 31, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- We don't have any burial details.
James Monroe (5th President of the US (1817 - 1825))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Monroe<1>
- 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).
- Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Mount Hope. Both communities are located in Charles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
John 'Mean John' Paluck (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on May 23, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Fairfax is located in Fairfax City and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Charles 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.