Sams Creek (Frederick County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sams Creek ...

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

Jim Castiglia (Professional football)
- He was born in Passaic (NJ) on September 30, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rockville (MD) on December 26, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Passaic is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Rockville is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Castiglia<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Sams Creek. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<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 Sams Creek to Loudon Park 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 and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waverly is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek. 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 Sams Creek to Loudon Park Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Heffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Mountain View Cemetery
Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on September 26, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Catonsville (MD) on December 7, 1953 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan<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 Sams Creek to Loudon Park Cemetery
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<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 Sams Creek to Loudon Park Cemetery
Frederic Arnold Kummer (Author, playwright)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on August 5, 1873 (a Tuesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 22, 1943 (a Monday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Arnold Kummer<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 Sams Creek to Loudon Park Cemetery
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on December 23, 1889 (a Monday) and died on April 22, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel<1>
Jacob George 'Jake' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Jacob George Muenzing
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on December 1, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Towson (MD) on August 24, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Towson is located in Baltimore County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob George 'Jake' Miller<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Oak Lawn Cemetery
Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Evergreen Cemetery
Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- She was born in Meriden (CT) on January 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Green Spring Junction (MD) on May 25, 1981 (a Monday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Guy Prather (Professional football)
- He was born in Gaithersburg (MD) on March 28, 1958 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (NC) on April 18, 2016 (a Monday).
- Gaithersburg is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Huntsville is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Prather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Gate of Heaven 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. 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 Sams Creek to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- 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 nearby and to the northwest of Sams Creek.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<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 Sams Creek to Green Mount Cemetery
Mattie Stepanek (Poet, author)
- Full name: Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek
- He was born in Rockville (MD) on July 17, 1990 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on June 22, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 13.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Sams Creek. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mattie Stepanek<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
John Besson 'Jack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Sams Creek (which is located in Frederick County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Besson 'Jack' Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sams Creek to Fairview 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.