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Notable Births & Deaths for Five Forks ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Five Forks. 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)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmund Archer<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Five Forks to Hollywood Cemetery
  • Clarence H. Bassett     (Singer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence H. Bassett<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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  • John Joseph 'Joe' Boehling     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Joe' Boehling<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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    • From Five Forks to Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Olive Borden     (Actress)
  • Jim Bridger     (Frontiersman, explorer)
  • John Mitchell Brooks     (Civil rights activist)
  • Horace G. Brown     (Actor)
  • James Branch Cabell     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Branch Cabell<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Five Forks to Hollywood Cemetery
  • Edith Elliott Lindeman Calisch     (Journalist, lyricist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Elliott Lindeman Calisch<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of her death, she was 86.
    • She is buried at Hebrew Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery<1>
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    • From Five Forks to Hebrew Cemetery
  • Alan Campbell     (Screenwriter, actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Campbell<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Five Forks to Hebrew Cemetery
  • Joseph Cotton     (Actor)
    • Full name: Joseph Cheshire Cotton, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Cotton<1>
    • 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 Petersburg City and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery<1>
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    • From Five Forks to Blandford Cemetery
  • Joseph Cotton     (Actor)
    • Full name: Joseph Cheshire Cotton, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Cotton<1>
    • 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 Petersburg City and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery<1>
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    • From Five Forks to Blandford Cemetery
  • Arthur Dawson     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Dawson<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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    • From Five Forks to Riverview Cemetery
  • Jimmy Dean     (Singer, actor, TV Host, businessman)
    • Full name: Jimmy Ray Dean
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dean<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • Thomas A. 'Tommy' Eldridge     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. 'Tommy' Eldridge<1>
    • 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 in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • At the time of his death, he was 59.
    • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Five Forks to Oakwood Cemetery
  • Moses Jacob Ezekiel     (Artist)
  • Marion Fairfax     (Screenwriter)
  • Julia Faye     (Actress)
  • Oscar E. 'Reddy' Foster     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar E. 'Reddy' Foster<1>
    • He was born in Richmond (VA) in August 1864 and died in Richmond (VA) on December 19, 1908 (a Saturday).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Five Forks (which is located in ).
    • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Five Forks. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Five Forks to Oakwood Cemetery
  • Douglas Southall Freeman     (Author, historian)
  • Charles Gilpin     (Actor)

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.