Chestnut Hill (Richmond County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chestnut Hill ...

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

Edmund Archer (Artist)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on September 28, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Richmond (VA) on July 13, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmund Archer<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 Chestnut Hill to Hollywood Cemetery
Clarence H. Bassett (Singer)
- He was born in Jamaica (NY) on March 13, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Richmond (VA) on January 25, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Jamaica is located in Queens County, New York.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence H. Bassett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Oakwood Cemetery
John Joseph 'Joe' Boehling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on March 20, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Richmond (VA) on September 8, 1941 (a Monday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Joe' Boehling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Holy Cross Cemetery
Olive Borden (Actress)
- Full name: Olive Mary Borden
- She was born in Richmond (VA) on July 14, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 1, 1947 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Borden<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 Chestnut Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jim Bridger (Frontiersman, explorer)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on March 17, 1804 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on July 17, 1881 (a Sunday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Bridger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery
John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Riverview Cemetery
Horace G. Brown (Actor)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on October 10, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 9, 1972 (a Thursday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace G. Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
James Branch Cabell (Author)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on April 14, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Richmond (VA) on May 5, 1958 (a Monday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Branch Cabell<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 Chestnut Hill to Hollywood Cemetery
Edith Elliott Lindeman Calisch (Journalist, lyricist)
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 21, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Richmond (VA) on December 22, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Hebrew Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Elliott Lindeman Calisch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hebrew Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Hebrew Cemetery
Alan Campbell (Screenwriter, actor)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on February 21, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on June 14, 1963 (a Friday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Hebrew Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hebrew Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Hebrew Cemetery
Joseph Cotton (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Cheshire Cotton, Jr.
- He was born in Petersburg (VA) on May 15, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Petersburg is located in and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Richmond County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Blandford Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Cotton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blandford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Blandford Cemetery
Joseph Cotton (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Cheshire Cotton, Jr.
- He was born in Petersburg (VA) on May 15, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 6, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Petersburg is located in and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Richmond County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Blandford Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Chestnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Cotton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blandford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Blandford Cemetery
Arthur Dawson (Artist)
- He was born in Crewe (England) on March 9, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 22, 1922 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Riverview Cemetery
Jimmy Dean (Singer, actor, TV host, businessman)
- Full name: Jimmy Ray Dean
- He was born in Olton (TX) on August 10, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Varina (VA) on June 13, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Olton is located in Lamb County, Texas.
- Varina is located in Henrico County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill (which is located in Richmond County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dean<1>
Thomas A. 'Tommy' Eldridge (Musician)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on October 23, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Richmond (VA) on June 19, 2000 (a Monday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. 'Tommy' Eldridge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Oakwood Cemetery
Moses Jacob Ezekiel (Artist)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on October 28, 1844 (a Monday) and died in Rome (Italy) on March 27, 1917 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moses Jacob Ezekiel<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 Chestnut Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Marion Fairfax (Screenwriter)
- Born: Marion Neiswanger
- She was born in Richmond (VA) on October 24, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 2, 1970 (a Friday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Fairfax<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Julia Faye (Actress)
- Born: Julia Faye Maloney
- She was born in Richmond (VA) on September 24, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 6, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Faye<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Oscar E. 'Reddy' Foster (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) in August 1864 and died in Richmond (VA) on December 19, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar E. 'Reddy' Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Oakwood Cemetery
Douglas Southall Freeman (Author, historian)
- He was born in Lynchburg (VA) on May 16, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Richmond (VA) on June 13, 1952 (a Friday).
- Lynchburg is located in , Virginia.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Southall Freeman<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 Chestnut Hill to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Gilpin (Actor)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on November 20, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Eldridge Park (NJ) on May 6, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the southwest of Chestnut Hill.
- Eldridge Park is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gilpin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill to Woodlawn 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.