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Notable Births & Deaths for Glenhall ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Glenhall. 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)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Glenhall (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 Glenhall. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
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  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
    • He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Glenhall. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Hill Cemetery<1>
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    • From Glenhall to Ivy Hill Cemetery
  • Hobart 'Hobey' Amory Hare Baker     (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
  • Samuel Barber     (Composer)
  • Robert Montgomery Bird     (Playwright)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 47.
    • He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Glenhall. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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    • From Glenhall to Laurel Hill Cemetery
  • Joseph Emley Borden     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Glenhall (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.
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  • Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • Chester is located in Delaware County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Glenhall (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 of Glenhall. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery<1>
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  • William Havon 'Bill' Bruton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Walter T. Butterworth     (Actor)
  • Cabell 'Cab' Calloway     (Singer, bandleader)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Glenhall (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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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    • From Glenhall to Calvary Cemetery
  • William Walker 'Ready' Cash     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy     (Major 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 in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Glenhall (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.
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    • From Glenhall to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • Norristown is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Glenhall. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glenhall to Arlington Cemetery
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Glenhall (which is located in Chester County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Felix Octavius Carr Darley     (Artist)

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.