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Notable Births & Deaths for Elk Hill ...

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

  • Thomas Jefferson     (3rd President of the US (1801 - 1809))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Jefferson<1>
    • He was born in Shadwell (VA) on April 13, 1743 (a Saturday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday).
    • Shadwell is located in Albemarle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Elk Hill (which is located in Goochland County).
    • Charlottesville is located in Charlottesville City and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Elk Hill (which is located in Goochland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Monticello Graveyard, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Elk Hill. The cemetery is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Monticello Graveyard (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Elk Hill to Monticello Graveyard
  • Montia Calvin 'Monty' Kennedy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Montia Calvin 'Monty' Kennedy<1>
    • He was born in Amelia (VA) on May 11, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Midlothian (VA) on March 1, 1997 (a Saturday).
    • Amelia is located in Amelia County, Virginia.
    • Midlothian is located in Chesterfield County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Elk Hill (which is located in Goochland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Dale Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast of Elk Hill. The cemetery is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dale Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Elk Hill to Dale Memorial Park

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.