Somerset (Carroll County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Somerset ...

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

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 in Frederick County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 Somerset 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Somerset. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset to Loudon Park Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Clayton Fanwell<1>
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Somerset. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- Waverly is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Somerset. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 Somerset 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Towson is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Somerset. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Somerset. 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 Somerset to Green Mount 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 south of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 Somerset to Fairview Cemetery
John Budd 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 south of Somerset (which is located in Carroll 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 Budd 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 Somerset to Fairview Cemetery
Samuel W. Trott (Major League Baseball)
- He was born somewhere in Maryland (we don't have a specific location) in March 1859 and died in Catonsville (MD) on June 5, 1925 (a Friday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Somerset (which is located in Carroll County).
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Somerset. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel W. Trott<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 Somerset to Loudon Park 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.