Railroad (York County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Railroad ...

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

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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Railroad (which is located in York 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Railroad (which is located in York 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Railroad. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad 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 in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Pine Grove Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad. 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 Railroad to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Railroad. Both communities are located in York County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to El Camino Memorial Park
G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located in Lancaster County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for G. Alan Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Forest Hills Cemetery
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Railroad. Both communities are located in York County.
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
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 in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad. 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 Railroad to Lancaster 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 in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad. 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 Railroad to Woodward Hill Cemetery
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on September 7, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Waverly (MD) on March 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Woodbine is located in Carroll County, Maryland.
- Waverly is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south of Railroad. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Loudon Park Cemetery
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 in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Talmage is located in Lancaster County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad. 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 Railroad 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 in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, which 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 Railroad to Charles Evans Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad. Both communities are located in York 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Railroad. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Middletown Cemetery
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad. Both communities are located in York 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Railroad. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad 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 in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Railroad (which is located in York 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south of Railroad. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Loudon Park Cemetery
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south of Railroad. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Railroad. Both communities are located in York County.
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Desert Memorial Park
Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Railroad. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Railroad (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Railroad. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Railroad to Evergreen 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.