Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Markham. 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.
Christiana is located in Lancaster County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of his death, he was 73.
He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
Drexel Hill is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Markham. Both communities are located in Delaware County.
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of his death, he was 31.
He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of his death, he was 50.
He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of his death, he was 26.
He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of his death, he was 47.
He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of her death, she was 86.
She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southwest of Markham. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Markham. Both communities are located in Delaware County.
Haverford is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Markham. Both communities are located in Delaware County.
At the time of her death, she was 76.
She is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east northeast of Markham. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Marshallton is located in New Castle County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Markham (which is located in Delaware County).
At the time of his death, he was 70.
He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southwest of Markham. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
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