Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oxford. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Oxford (which is located in Chester 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 42 miles [67.6 km] to the east northeast of Oxford. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
At the time of his death, he was 47.
He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east northeast of Oxford. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
At the time of her death, she was 86.
She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Oxford. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
Marshallton is located in New Castle County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Oxford (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 east southeast of Oxford. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
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 in Lancaster County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
At the time of his death, he was 77.
He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oxford. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
At the time of his death, he was 53.
He is buried at All Saints Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast of Oxford. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
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 in Lancaster County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oxford (which is located in Chester County).
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oxford. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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