Garrisons Corners (Stafford County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Garrisons Corners ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Garrisons Corners. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford 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 Garrisons Corners to Albany Rural Cemetery
Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<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 Garrisons Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 5, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on July 28, 1958 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue<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 Garrisons Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on January 10, 1838 (a Wednesday) and died in Port Royal (VA) on April 26, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County, Maryland.
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garrisons Corners to Green Mount 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 in Fauquier County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. 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 Garrisons Corners 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garrisons Corners to Green - Wood Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. 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 Garrisons Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
Dr. Abraham Flexner (Medical pioneer)
- 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Abraham Flexner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garrisons Corners to Cave Hill 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 north of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford 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 Garrisons Corners to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
Daniel F. Gilmore (Journalist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 24, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on August 8, 1988 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Falls Church is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel F. Gilmore<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 Garrisons Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. 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 Garrisons Corners to Arlington National 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. 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 Garrisons Corners 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. 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 Garrisons Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
Elaine Konigsburg (Author)
- Born: Elaine Lobl Konigsburg
- She was born in New York (NY) on February 10, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on April 19, 2013 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Falls Church is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery, which is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elaine Konigsburg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Garrisons Corners to Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery
James Madison (4th President of the US (1809 - 1817))
- He was born in Port Conway (VA) on March 16, 1751 (a Tuesday) and died in Montpelier Station (VA) on June 28, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Port Conway is located in King George County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- Montpelier Station is located in Orange County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Madison<1>
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. 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 Garrisons Corners 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Alexandria is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Garrisons Corners. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<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 Garrisons Corners 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.