Notable Births & Deaths for Orlean ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Orlean. 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)
  • She was born in Culpeper (VA) on August 30, 1837 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 12, 1880 (a Monday) at the age of 42. She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery (Albany County, New York).
  • Culpeper is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Orlean.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ellen Arthur<1>
• 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) at the age of 67.
  • Warrenton is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Orlean.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Scott 'Steve' Brodie<1>
• 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) at the age of 62. She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond City, Virginia).
  • Aldie is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Orlean.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Monroe<1>
• Willard Scott     (Weather personality, actor, author)
  • Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
  • He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 87.
  • Delaplane is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Orlean.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willard Scott<1>