Mount Gilead (Loudoun County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Gilead ...

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

Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<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 Mount Gilead 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun 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>
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on October 25, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 11, 1957 (a Monday).
- Winchester is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<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 Mount Gilead to Arlington National Cemetery
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- She was born in Winchester (VA) on September 8, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Camden (TN) on March 5, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Winchester is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- Camden is located in Benton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
Charles Vincent Corrado (Musician)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on March 25, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Potomac (MD) on June 26, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Potomac is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Vincent Corrado<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 Mount Gilead to Arlington National 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Mount Gilead. Both communities are located in Loudoun 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 Mount Gilead 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun 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 Mount Gilead 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun 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 Mount Gilead 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead to Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on April 6, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Rockland (MD) on July 8, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gilead to Druid Ridge Cemetery
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun 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 Mount Gilead to Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mount Gilead. Both communities are located in Loudoun County.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Mount Gilead. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<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 Mount Gilead to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- She was born in New York (NY) on June 30, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Aldie (VA) on September 23, 1830 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Aldie is located nearby and to the south of Mount Gilead.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<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 Gilead to Hollywood Cemetery
Roger Mudd (Broadcast Journalist)
- Full name: Roger Harrison Mudd
- He was born in Washington, DC on February 9, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in McLean (VA) on March 9, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- McLean is located in Fairfax County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mount Gilead (which is located in Loudoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Mudd<1>
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- He was born in Aldie (VA) on August 23, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 23, 1858 (a Wednesday).
- Aldie is located nearby and to the south of Mount Gilead.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mount Gilead to Mt. Holly Cemetery

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.