Patuxent Woods (Charles County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Patuxent Woods ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Patuxent Woods. 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)
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (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 northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arlington National Cemetery
Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue (Major League Baseball)
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (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 northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arlington National Cemetery
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Green - Wood Cemetery
Leon Day (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Arlandria (VA) on October 30, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on March 13, 1995 (a Monday).
- Arlandria is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Arbutus Memorial Park, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the north of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Day<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arbutus Memorial Park
- The Geni entry for Arbutus Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arbutus Memorial Park (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arbutus Memorial Park
Mac 'The Knife' Foster (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on June 27, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Fresno (CA) on July 19, 2010 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, which is located in Merced County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mac 'The Knife' Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
Dashiell Hammett (Author)
- Full name: Samuel Dashiell Hammett
- He was born in Great Mills (MD) on May 27, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Lenox Hill (NY) on January 10, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Great Mills is located in Saint Mary's County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- Lenox Hill is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dashiell Hammett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arlington National Cemetery
Matthew Alexander Henson (Explorer)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Patuxent Woods. Both communities are located in Charles County.
- 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 northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Alexander Henson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arlington National Cemetery
Shirley Valerie Horn (Musician)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Valerie Horn<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 Patuxent Woods to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson (Singer)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton James 'Pookie' Hudson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Resurrection Cemetery
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. Both communities are located in Charles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Trinity Memorial Gardens
Bristol Robotham 'Bris' Lord (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Calvert County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Lawn Croft Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bristol Robotham 'Bris' Lord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawn Croft Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lawn Croft Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Lawn Croft Cemetery
Shelley Isabel Mann (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born somewhere in New York (we don't have a specific location) on October 15, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on March 24, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Thornrose Cemetery, which is located in Staunton City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shelley Isabel Mann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Thornrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Thornrose Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Thornrose Cemetery
Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- He is buried at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen J. 'Steve' Matthias<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
James Monroe (5th President of the US (1817 - 1825))
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Patuxent Woods (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Monroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Hollywood Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd (Physician)
- He was born on December 20, 1833 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on January 10, 1883 (a Wednesday).
- Waldorf is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. Both communities are located in Charles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd<1>
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. (Author)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arlington National Cemetery
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
Barry Shetrone (Professional baseball)
- 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 , Maryland.
- Bowie is located in Prince George's County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barry Shetrone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Arlington National Cemetery
Wernher Von Braun (Scientist)
- Full name: Magnus Maximilian Freiherr Von Braun
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods. The cemetery is located in Alexandria City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wernher Von Braun<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ivy Hill Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Patuxent Woods to Ivy Hill Cemetery
George Washington (1st President of the US (1789 - 1797))
- 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 and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Patuxent Woods (which is located in Charles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington<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.