Mount Airy (Charles City County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Airy ...

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

Joseph Cotton (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Cheshire Cotton, Jr.
- 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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Mount Airy. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Cotton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blandford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Blandford Cemetery
Joseph Cotton (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Cheshire Cotton, Jr.
- 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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Mount Airy. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Cotton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blandford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Blandford Cemetery
Jimmy Dean (Singer, actor, TV host, businessman)
- Full name: Jimmy Ray Dean
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dean<1>
William Henry Harrison (9th President of the US (March 1841 - April 1841, died in office due to illness))
- He was born in Charles City (VA) on February 9, 1773 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on April 4, 1841 (a Sunday).
- Charles City is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Mount Airy. Both communities are located in Charles City County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Harrison<1>
Larry Hennessy (Professiional basketball)
- He was born in New Rochelle (NY) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on August 20, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Williamsburg is located in and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east southeast of Mount Airy. The cemetery is located in Williamsburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Hennessy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Martha Skelton Jefferson (Wife of Thomas Jefferson, but died before he became President of the US (1801 - 1809))
- Born: Martha Skelton Wayles
- She was born in Charles City (VA) on October 30, 1748 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on September 6, 1782 (a Friday).
- Charles City is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Mount Airy. Both communities are located in Charles City County.
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
- She is buried at Monticello Graveyard, which is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Skelton Jefferson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Monticello Graveyard (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Monticello Graveyard
Moses Eugene Malone (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Petersburg (VA) on March 23, 1955 (a Wednesday) and died in Norfolk (VA) on September 13, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Petersburg is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- Norfolk is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moses Eugene Malone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Mary Randolph (Author)
- She was born in Ampt Hill (VA) on August 9, 1762 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on January 23, 1828 (a Wednesday).
- Ampt Hill is located in Chesterfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Randolph<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Arlington National Cemetery
Walter Reed (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Belroi (VA) on September 13, 1851 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on November 23, 1902 (a Sunday).
- Belroi is located in Gloucester County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Reed<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Arlington National Cemetery
Frederick William Sievers (Sculptor)
- He was born in Fort Wayne (IN) on October 26, 1872 (a Saturday) and died in Williamsburg (VA) on July 4, 1966 (a Monday).
- Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Williamsburg is located in and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick William Sievers<1>
Warren Bruce Spraggins (Professiional basketball)
- He was born in Williamsburg (VA) on August 31, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Charles City (VA) on September 12, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Williamsburg is located in and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- Charles City is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Mount Airy. Both communities are located in Charles City County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east southeast of Mount Airy. The cemetery is located in Williamsburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Bruce Spraggins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Ron Springs (Professional football)
- He was born in Williamsburg (VA) on November 4, 1956 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on May 12, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Williamsburg is located in and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Springs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Dr. Edgar Allan Toppin (Author, social reformer)
- He was born in Harlem (NY) on January 22, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Ettrick (VA) on December 8, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Harlem is located in New York County, New York.
- Ettrick is located in Chesterfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Blandford Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Mount Airy. The cemetery is located in Petersburg City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Edgar Allan Toppin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blandford Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blandford Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Blandford Cemetery
John Tyler (10th President of the US (1841 - 1845))
- He was born in Charles City (VA) on March 29, 1790 (a Monday) and died in Richmond (VA) on January 18, 1862 (a Saturday).
- Charles City is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Mount Airy. Both communities are located in Charles City County.
- Richmond is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest of Mount Airy. The cemetery is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Tyler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Airy to Hollywood Cemetery
Martha Washington (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of George Washington (1789 - 1797))
- Born: Martha Dandridge
- She was born in New Kent (VA) on June 13, 1731 (a Wednesday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 22, 1802 (a Saturday).
- New Kent is located in New Kent County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Mount Airy (which is located in Charles City County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha Washington<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.