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Notable Births & Deaths for Mine Ridge ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mine Ridge. 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)
  • John Wilkes Booth     (Presidental assassin, actor)
  • Walter Scott 'Steve' Brodie     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Scott 'Steve' Brodie<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Mine Ridge (which is located in Stafford County).
    • Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • Matthew Alexander Henson     (Explorer)
  • 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Mine Ridge (which is located in Stafford County).
    • Montpelier Station is located in Orange County, Virginia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.

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.