Point-of-Rocks (Frederick County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Point-of-Rocks ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Point-of-Rocks. 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.

Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Point-of-Rocks to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- She was born in Martinsburg (WV) on May 9, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Wisconsin Dells (WI) on June 11, 1900 (a Monday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- Wisconsin Dells is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Spring Grove Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Point-of-Rocks. Both communities are located in Frederick County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Charles Vincent Corrado (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Vincent Corrado<1>
- He was born in Boston (MA) on March 25, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Potomac (MD) on June 26, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Potomac is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Arlington National Cemetery
Glenda Hope Crane (Actress)
- Also known as: Glenda Hope Huber
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenda Hope Crane<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on March 20, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Vienna (VA) on July 11, 2002 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Vienna is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Arlington National Cemetery
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on April 22, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Woodbine is located in Carroll County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the east of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Loudon Park Cemetery
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Monroe is located in Walton County, Georgia.
- Sterling is located in Loudoun County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Woodlawn Cemetery
Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
- Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
- He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Bristol is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- Reston is located in Fairfax County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- 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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waverly is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the east of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Loudon Park Cemetery
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- He was born in Martinsburg (WV) on October 20, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in West Haven (CT) on December 21, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<1>
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on April 6, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Rockland (MD) on July 8, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southeast of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on June 30, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Aldie (VA) on September 23, 1830 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She 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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- From Point-of-Rocks to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- He was born in Aldie (VA) on August 23, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 23, 1858 (a Wednesday).
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Mt. Holly Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located in Carroll County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Point-of-Rocks (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east of Point-of-Rocks. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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- From Point-of-Rocks to Green Mount 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.