Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Richmond. 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.
Jean Acker (Actress)
She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday).
Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Philadelphia is located nearby and to the southwest of Richmond.
Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Richmond. 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Richmond. Both communities are located in Philadelphia County.
At the time of his death, he was 31.
He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Richmond. 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
At the time of his death, he was 26.
He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west northwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia is located nearby and to the southwest of Richmond.
Pennsauken is located nearby and to the southeast of Richmond.
At the time of his death, he was 71.
He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west southwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
At the time of her death, she was 86.
She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Richmond. 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 in Delaware County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Richmond (which is located in Philadelphia County).
At the time of her death, she was 76.
She is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west northwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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.