Elim (Lancaster County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Elim ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Elim. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- 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 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east northeast of Elim. 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 (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Elim (which is located in Lancaster 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Elim. 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 Elim 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, which 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 (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Laurel Hill Cemetery
Edwin Thomas Booth (Actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on November 13, 1833 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 7, 1893 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Thomas Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on January 10, 1838 (a Wednesday) and died in Port Royal (VA) on April 26, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the southwest of Elim. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Green Mount 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster 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 (NH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster 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 east of Elim. 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 Elim 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Elim. 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 Elim 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Ferncliff Cemetery
Roy Del Ruth (Director, producer)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on October 18, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on April 27, 1961 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Del Ruth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to San Fernando Mission 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Lancaster is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Elim. 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 Elim 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 in Chester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Elim. 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 Elim 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Lancaster is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Elim. 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 Elim to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Howard Leroy 'Toots' Ferrell, Jr. (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Chestertown (MD) on September 21, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Newark (DE) on October 11, 2002 (a Friday).
- Chestertown is located in Kent County, Maryland.
- Newark is located in New Castle County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Elim. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Leroy 'Toots' Ferrell, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery (DE) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Robert Fulton (Inventor, engineer, artist)
- He was born in Little Britain (PA) on November 14, 1765 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on February 24, 1815 (a Friday).
- Little Britain is located nearby and to the west of Elim.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Fulton<1>
Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Talmage is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Elim. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<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 Elim to Lancaster Cemetery
Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northeast of Elim. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Charles Evans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Charles Evans Cemetery
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Henry Luther Haines
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northwest of Elim. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Middletown Cemetery
John Emanuel Hamp (Jazz bandleader)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on July 8, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 12, 1958 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Elim. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Emanuel Hamp<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 Elim to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Victor 'Dick' Hawke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Elsmere (DE) on April 28, 1870 (a Thursday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on December 11, 1902 (a Thursday).
- Elsmere is located in New Castle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Victor 'Dick' Hawke<1>
Anna Marie Jarvis (Founder of Mother's Day, social activist)
- She was born in Webster (WV) on May 1, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in West Chester (PA) on November 24, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Webster is located in Taylor County, West Virginia.
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Elim (which is located in Lancaster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Bluemont Cemetery, which is located in Taylor County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Marie Jarvis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluemont Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bluemont Cemetery (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elim to Bluemont 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.