Kopp (Prince William, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kopp ...

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

Gordon Beecher (Composer)
- Full name: William Gordon Beecher, Jr.
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on January 19, 1904 (a Tuesday) and died in Arlington (VA) on December 7, 1973 (a Friday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Beecher<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 Kopp to Arlington National 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp to Arlington National 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Kopp (which is located in Prince William 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>
David McDowell Brown (Astronaut, USN, aviator, flight surgeon)
- He was born in Arlington (VA) on April 16, 1956 (a Monday) and died in Over Texas, killed when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry on February 1, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David McDowell Brown<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 Kopp to Arlington National Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
Sandra Bullock (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Sandra Annette Bullock
- She was born in Arlington (VA) on July 26, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William 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 Kopp 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp to Arlington National Cemetery
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- 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 in Loudoun County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kopp to Woodlawn 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William 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 Kopp 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Kopp (which is located in Prince William 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 Kopp 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp to Arlington National Cemetery
Grace Hopper (Rear Admiral, computer scientist, mathematician)
- Born: Grace Brewster Murray
- She was born in New York (NY) on December 9, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Arlington (VA) on January 1, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Hopper<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 Kopp to Arlington National Cemetery
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County, New York.
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Kopp. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kopp to Trinity Memorial Gardens
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Kopp. 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 Kopp 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William 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 Kopp to Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery
Ken Mattingly (Astronaut, USN, test pilot, aeronautical engineer)
- Full name: Thomas Kenneth Mattingly, II
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 17, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Arlington (VA) on October 31, 2023 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Arlington is located in Arlington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Kopp (which is located in Prince William County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Mattingly<1>

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.