Compass (Chester County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Compass ...

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

David Hayes Agnew (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Christiana (PA) on November 24, 1818 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Christiana is located nearby and to the southwest of Compass.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east of Compass. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Hayes Agnew<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 Compass to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Coit Albertson (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Coit Albertson
- He was born in Reading (PA) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coit Albertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Paul Althouse (Opera singer)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on February 15, 1954 (a Monday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Althouse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Ferncliff 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Compass. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Riverview 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Compass. Both communities are located in Chester 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Compass. 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 Compass to Oaklands Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Compass. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery
George Washington Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on July 13, 1850 (a Saturday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 2, 1931 (a Friday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the east of Compass. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Northwood Cemetery
Lydia Bruce (Actress, dancer)
- Born: Lydia Slubowski
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 8, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 7, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, which is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lydia Bruce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Pine Grove 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Compass. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Gracelawn Memorial Park
James Buchanan (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
- He was born in Cove Gap (PA) on April 23, 1791 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on June 1, 1868 (a Monday).
- Cove Gap is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Compass. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodward Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (Singer, bandleader)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 25, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Hockessin (DE) on November 18, 1994 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Hockessin is located in New Castle County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cabell 'Cab' Calloway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Ferncliff Cemetery
Steve Carruthers (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on August 15, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
Naomi Childers (Actress)
- Full name: Naomi Weston Childers
- She was born in Pottstown (PA) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 9, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Valhalla Memorial Park
Michael Constantine (Actor)
- Born: Gus Efstratiou
- He was born in Reading (PA) on May 22, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Reading (PA) on August 31, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
Roger Allan Crozier (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Bracebridge (ON) on March 16, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on January 10, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at All Saints Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Compass. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Allan Crozier<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to All Saints Cemetery
Ellsworth Elmer 'Bert' Cunningham (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wilmington (DE) on November 25, 1865 (a Saturday) and died somewhere in New Castle County (DE) on May 14, 1952 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Lawn Croft Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Compass. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellsworth Elmer 'Bert' Cunningham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawn Croft Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lawn Croft Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Lawn Croft Cemetery
Felix Octavius Carr Darley (Artist)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 22, 1821 (a Friday) and died in Claymont (DE) on March 27, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Claymont is located in New Castle County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Octavius Carr Darley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Charles Demuth (Painter)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on October 24, 1935 (a Thursday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Compass. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Demuth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lancaster Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Lancaster Cemetery
Harry Dunn (Artist)
- He was born in West Chester (PA) on May 3, 1929 (a Friday) and died in West Chester (PA) on June 9, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- West Chester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Compass. Both communities are located in Chester County.
- West Chester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Compass. Both communities are located in Chester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Compass. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Dunn<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 Compass to Oaklands Cemetery
Jacob Eichholtz (Artist)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 2, 1776 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 10, 1842 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Compass. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Eichholtz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodward Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Compass to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 12, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in Sinking Spring (PA) on October 28, 1904 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sinking Spring is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Compass (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field<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.