Bristersburg (Fauquier County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bristersburg ...

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

Ellen Arthur (Wife President of Chester A. Arthur (1881 - 1885) - she died a year before he began his Presidency)
- She was born in Culpeper (VA) on August 30, 1837 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 12, 1880 (a Monday).
- Culpeper is located in Culpeper County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Arthur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristersburg to Albany Rural 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Bristersburg. Both communities are located in Fauquier 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>
Roy Buchanan (Musician)
- He was born in Ozark (AR) on September 23, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfax Hills (VA) on August 14, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Ozark is located in Franklin County, Arkansas.
- Fairfax Hills is located in Fairfax County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Columbia Gardens Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristersburg to Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Chet Bulger (Professional football)
- Born: Chester Noyes Bulger
- He was born in Rumford (ME) on September 18, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on February 19, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Rumford is located in Oxford County, Maine.
- Fairfax is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
Glenda Hope Crane (Actress)
- Also known as: Glenda Hope Huber
- She was born in New York (NY) on March 20, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Vienna (VA) on July 11, 2002 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Vienna is located in Fairfax County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenda Hope Crane<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 Bristersburg to Arlington National Cemetery
Tennessee Ernie Ford (Singer, TV host, radio announcer)
- Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
- He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Bristol is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- Reston is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tennessee Ernie Ford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristersburg to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
Matthew Alexander Henson (Explorer)
- He was born in Nanjemoy (MD) on August 8, 1866 (a Wednesday) and died in Bronx (NY) on March 9, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Nanjemoy is located in Charles County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Alexander Henson<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 Bristersburg to Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Howard (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Frank Oliver Howard
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on August 8, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Aldie (VA) on October 30, 2023 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristersburg to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Michael David Kilian (Journalist)
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on July 16, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on October 26, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Fairfax is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael David Kilian<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 Bristersburg to Arlington National Cemetery
George Harold Kojac (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 2, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on May 28, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fairfax is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Harold Kojac<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 Bristersburg 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier 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 Bristersburg 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier 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 Bristersburg to Mt. Holly Cemetery
John 'Mean John' Paluck (Professional football)
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on May 23, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Fairfax is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. (Author)
- He was born on August 18, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 11, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Burwell Puller, 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 Bristersburg 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Bristersburg. Both communities are located in Fauquier County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
Harry R. Strang (Actor)
- He was born in Clifton (VA) on December 13, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 10, 1972 (a Monday).
- Clifton is located in Fairfax County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry R. Strang<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bristersburg to Inglewood Park Cemetery
George Washington (1st President of the US (1789 - 1797))
- He was born in Colonial Beach (VA) on February 22, 1732 (a Friday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on December 14, 1799 (a Saturday).
- Colonial Beach is located in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington<1>
Martha Washington (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of George Washington (1789 - 1797))
- She was born in New Kent (VA) on June 13, 1731 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 22, 1802 (a Saturday).
- New Kent is located in New Kent County, Virginia.
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Bristersburg (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Washington<1>
Ernest Judson 'Boojum' Wilson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Remington (VA) on February 28, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Washington, DC on June 24, 1963 (a Monday).
- Remington is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Bristersburg. Both communities are located in Fauquier County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northeast of Bristersburg. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Judson 'Boojum' Wilson<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 Bristersburg to Arlington National 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.