Manchester (Virginia)

Notable Births & Deaths for Manchester ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Manchester. 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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Manchester.
- 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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Olive Borden (Actress)
- Full name: Olive Mary Borden
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Borden<1>
- She was born in Richmond (VA) on July 14, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 1, 1947 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Jim Bridger (Frontiersman, explorer)
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- He was born in Richmond (VA) on March 17, 1804 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on July 17, 1881 (a Sunday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery<1>
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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Horace G. Brown (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace G. Brown<1>
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on October 10, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 9, 1972 (a Thursday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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James Branch Cabell (Author)
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- 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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
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Edith Elliott Lindeman Calisch (Journalist, lyricist)
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- 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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Hebrew Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- 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 nearby and to the north northeast of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hebrew Cemetery<1>
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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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Manchester (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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Manchester. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery<1>
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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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Manchester (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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Manchester. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Manchester (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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Moses Jacob Ezekiel (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moses Jacob Ezekiel<1>
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on October 28, 1844 (a Monday) and died in Rome (Italy) on March 27, 1917 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Marion Fairfax (Screenwriter)
- Born: Marion Neiswanger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Fairfax<1>
- She was born in Richmond (VA) on October 24, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 2, 1970 (a Friday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Julia Faye (Actress)
- Born: Julia Faye Maloney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Faye<1>
- She was born in Richmond (VA) on September 24, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 6, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Douglas Southall Freeman (Author, historian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Southall Freeman<1>
- He was born in Lynchburg (VA) on May 16, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Richmond (VA) on June 13, 1952 (a Friday).
- Lynchburg is located in Lynchburg City, Virginia.
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Manchester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
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Charles Gilpin (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gilpin<1>
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on November 20, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Eldridge Park (NJ) on May 6, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located nearby and to the north of Manchester.
- Eldridge Park is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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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.