Clarks Gap (Loudoun County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Clarks Gap ...

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

Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
Louis William Berger (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis William Berger<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on May 13, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on November 3, 1992 (a Tuesday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Spring Grove Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Roy Buchanan (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Buchanan<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Columbia Gardens Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Chet Bulger (Professional football)
- Born: Chester Noyes Bulger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
- 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 Fairfax City and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<1>
- 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 Winchester City and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Mary Agnes Meara Chase (Scientist, uffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Agnes Meara Chase<1>
- She was born somewhere in Iroquois County (MA) on April 20, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on September 24, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Clarks Gap to Rosehill Cemetery
Margery Kimball Clifford (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Kimball Clifford<1>
- She was born in Saint Louis (MO) on April 20, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on April 14, 2000 (a Friday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
- 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 Winchester City and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- Camden is located in Benton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
Charles Vincent Corrado (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Vincent Corrado<1>
- He was born in Boston (MA) on March 25, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Potomac (MD) on June 26, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Potomac is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
William Raymond Corson (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Raymond Corson<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 25, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on July 17, 2000 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Dr. Clyde L. Cowan (Scientist)
- Full name: Clyde Lorrain Cowan, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Clyde L. Cowan<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 6, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on May 24, 1974 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Glenda Hope Crane (Actress)
- Also known as: Glenda Hope Huber
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenda Hope Crane<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Arlington National Cemetery
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Monroe is located in Walton County, Georgia.
- Sterling is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap. Both communities are located in Loudoun County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Woodlawn Cemetery
Dr. Abraham Flexner (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Abraham Flexner<1>
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 13, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on September 21, 1959 (a Monday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Falls Church is located in Falls Church City and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Clarks Gap to Cave Hill Cemetery
Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
- Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<1>
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on April 6, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Rockland (MD) on July 8, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Michael David Kilian (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael David Kilian<1>
- 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 Fairfax City and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Clarks Gap (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Clarks Gap. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clarks Gap 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.