Notable Births & Deaths for Colonial Village ...

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

Louisa May Alcott (Author)
- She was born in Germantown (PA) on November 29, 1832 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 6, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Germantown is located in Philadelphia County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louisa May Alcott<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Lloyd Alexander (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Drexel Hill (PA) on May 17, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Arlington Cemetery
William Law Anderson (Professional golf)
- He was born in North Berwick (Scotland) on October 21, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Chestnut Hill (PA) on October 25, 1910 (a Tuesday).
- Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Law Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ivy Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Ivy Hill Cemetery
Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel (Suffragette)
- She was born in Harrington (DE) on May 1, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on February 9, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Harrington is located in Kent County, Delaware.
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (DE) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Riverview Cemetery
Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east southeast of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Greenmount Cemetery
Hobart 'Hobey' Amory Hare Baker (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
- He was born in Bala - Cynwyd (PA) on January 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Toul (France) on December 21, 1918 (a Saturday).
- Bala - Cynwyd is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village. Both communities are located in Montgomery County.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hobart 'Hobey' Amory Hare Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Samuel Barber (Composer)
- He was born in West Chester (PA) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 23, 1981 (a Friday).
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west southwest of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Barber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Oaklands Cemetery
James Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to St. John RC Cemetery
Charles J. Bastian (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 4, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Pennsauken (NJ) on January 18, 1932 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Pennsauken is located in Camden County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. Bastian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Holy Cross Cemetery
Robert Montgomery Bird (Playwright)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on February 5, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 23, 1854 (a Monday).
- New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
Emily Perkins Bissell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Wilmington (DE) on May 31, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on March 8, 1948 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery (DE) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery
Mary Blackford (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Bernice Blackford
- She was born in Bristol (PA) on July 22, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on September 24, 1937 (a Friday).
- Bristol is located in Bucks County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 23.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Blackford<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joseph Emley Borden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
- Jacobstown is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west southwest of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Oaklands Cemetery
Catherine Drinker Bowen (Author)
- She was born in Haverford (PA) on January 1, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Haverford (PA) on November 1, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east southeast of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Catherine Drinker Bowen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Peter Boyle (Actor)
- Full name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
- He was born in Norristown (PA) on October 18, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Norristown is located nearby and to the northeast of Colonial Village.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Boyle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green River Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Green River Cemetery
Carroll William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carroll William Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Laurel Memorial Park
Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on November 5, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Chester (PA) on April 6, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
William Havon 'Bill' Bruton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lisman (AL) on December 22, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Marshallton (DE) on December 5, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lisman is located in Choctaw County, Alabama.
- Marshallton is located in New Castle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Colonial Village. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Havon 'Bill' Bruton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gracelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gracelawn Memorial Park (DE) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Gracelawn Memorial Park
Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Phoenix (AZ) on January 28, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Langhorne (PA) on June 19, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Langhorne is located in Bucks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (AZ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Stephan William Burns (Actor)
- He was born in Elkins Park (PA) on November 15, 1954 (a Monday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on February 22, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Elkins Park is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Colonial Village. Both communities are located in Montgomery County.
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephan William Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Barbara Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Barbara Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Santa Barbara Cemetery
Walter T. Butterworth (Actor)
- Full name: Walter Thomas Butterworth
- He was born in Wallingford (PA) on April 4, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Wallingford is located in Delaware County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Colonial Village (which is located in Montgomery County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter T. Butterworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Colonial Village to Hollywood Forever 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.