Newtown (Kent County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Newtown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Newtown. 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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 Newtown 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Newtown. 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 Newtown to Green Mount Cemetery
Michele Lee Henson (Actress)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michele Lee Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newtown to Grandview Cemetery
Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Newtown. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to United States Naval Academy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newtown to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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 Newtown 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Kent County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Newtown. Both communities are located in Kent County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Newtown. 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 Newtown 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Kent County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Newtown. 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 Newtown to Loudon Park Cemetery
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newtown to Ft. Lincoln 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Kent County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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 west of Newtown. 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 Newtown 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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>
Thorne Smith (Author)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Newtown (which is located in Kent 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thorne Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newtown to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Victor Gazaway 'Vic' Willis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born somewhere in Cecil County (FL) on April 12, 1876 (a Wednesday) and died in Elkton (MD) on August 3, 1947 (a Sunday).
- Elkton is located in Cecil County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Newtown (which is located in Kent County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Gazaway 'Vic' Willis<1>

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.