Downingtown (Chester County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Downingtown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Downingtown. 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 in Lancaster County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Downingtown (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 Downingtown to Inglewood Park Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downingtown 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown to Arlington 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Downingtown (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 Downingtown to Ferncliff 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown to Riverview 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 in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Downingtown. 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 nearby and to the east southeast of Downingtown.
- 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 Downingtown to Oaklands 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Downingtown. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downingtown to Laurel Hill 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Downingtown.
- 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 Downingtown 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown 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 in Montgomery County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downingtown to Green River 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown to Northwood Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Downingtown. 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 Downingtown to Gracelawn Memorial Park
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Downingtown (which is located in Chester 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downingtown to Hollywood Forever 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Downingtown (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 Downingtown to Ferncliff Cemetery
Mary Carr (Actress)
- She was born in Germantown (PA) on March 14, 1874 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 24, 1973 (a Sunday).
- Germantown is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Downingtown (which is located in Chester County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 99.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Downingtown to Calvary 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Downingtown (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.

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.