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Notable Births & Deaths for Frederick ...

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

  • Coit Albertson     (Actor)
  • Louisa May Alcott     (Author)
  • Lloyd Alexander     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Alexander<1>
    • 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Frederick. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Paul Althouse     (Opera singer)
  • William Law Anderson     (Professional golf)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Law Anderson<1>
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
    • He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Frederick. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery<1>
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    • From Frederick to Ivy Hill Cemetery
  • Hobart 'Hobey' Amory Hare Baker     (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
  • Samuel Barber     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Barber<1>
    • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Frederick (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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of Frederick. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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    • From Frederick to Oaklands Cemetery
  • Joseph Emley Borden     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of Frederick. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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    • From Frederick to Oaklands Cemetery
  • Catherine Drinker Bowen     (Author)
  • Peter Boyle     (Actor)
    • Full name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Boyle<1>
    • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Frederick. Both communities are located in Montgomery 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.
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  • George Washington Bradley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
    • 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 west of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Frederick. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
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    • From Frederick to Northwood Cemetery
  • Stephan William Burns     (Actor)
  • Walter T. Butterworth     (Actor)
  • Mary Carr     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carr<1>
    • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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    • From Frederick 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery 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.
  • William Walker 'Ready' Cash     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Naomi Childers     (Actress)
    • Full name: Naomi Weston Childers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
    • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Frederick. Both communities are located in Montgomery 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.
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  • John J. 'Jack' Clements     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. 'Jack' Clements<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 24, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Norristown (PA) on May 23, 1941 (a Friday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • Norristown is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Frederick. Both communities are located in Montgomery County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Frederick. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Frederick to Arlington Cemetery
  • Michael Constantine     (Actor)
    • Born: Gus Efstratiou
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
    • 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 west of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • Reading is located in Berks County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Peter J. 'Pete' Conway     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Conway<1>
    • He was born in Burmont (PA) on October 30, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Clifton Heights (PA) on January 13, 1903 (a Tuesday).
    • Burmont is located in Delaware County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Frederick (which is located in Montgomery County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Louisa Knapp Curtis     (Journalist, author)

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.