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Notable Births & Deaths for Kirk O'Cliff ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kirk O'Cliff. 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)
  • Douglas Evans     (Actor)
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Kirk O'Cliff (which is located in Spotsylvania County).
    • Charlottesville is located in Charlottesville City, Virginia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Monticello Graveyard, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest of Kirk O'Cliff. 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 Kirk O'Cliff to Monticello Graveyard
  • James Madison     (4th President of the US (1809 - 1817))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Madison<1>
    • 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, Virginia.
    • Montpelier Station is located in Orange County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Kirk O'Cliff (which is located in Spotsylvania County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Zachary Taylor     (12th President of the US (1849 - 1850, died in office due to illness))

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.