Briggs (Clarke County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Briggs ...

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

Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- She was born in Martinsburg (WV) on May 9, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Wisconsin Dells (WI) on June 11, 1900 (a Monday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- Wisconsin Dells is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Spring Grove Cemetery
Walter Scott 'Steve' Brodie (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Warrenton (VA) on September 11, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on October 30, 1935 (a Wednesday).
- Warrenton is located in Fauquier County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Scott 'Steve' Brodie<1>
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on October 25, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 11, 1957 (a Monday).
- Winchester is located in and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Arlington National Cemetery
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- She was born in Winchester (VA) on September 8, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Camden (TN) on March 5, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Winchester is located in and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- Camden is located in Benton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- He was born in Martinsburg (WV) on October 20, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in West Haven (CT) on December 21, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- She was born in New York (NY) on June 30, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Aldie (VA) on September 23, 1830 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- He was born in Aldie (VA) on August 23, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 23, 1858 (a Wednesday).
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Spottswood Poles (Nego League Baseball)
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on December 9, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Lebanon (PA) on September 12, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Winchester is located in and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spottswood Poles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Briggs to Arlington National Cemetery
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Briggs (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>

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.