The Plains (Fauquier County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for The Plains ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding The Plains. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Arthur<1>
- She was born in Culpeper (VA) on August 30, 1837 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 12, 1880 (a Monday).
- Culpeper is located in Culpeper County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Albany Rural Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of The Plains. Both communities are located in Fauquier County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Roy Buchanan (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Buchanan<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east of The Plains. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Columbia Gardens Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Chet Bulger (Professional football)
- Born: Chester Noyes Bulger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
- 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 Fairfax City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Glenda Hope Crane (Actress)
- Also known as: Glenda Hope Huber
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenda Hope Crane<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of The Plains. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Arlington National Cemetery
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- 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 in Loudoun County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Woodlawn Cemetery
Tennessee Ernie Ford (Singer, TV host, radio announcer)
- Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tennessee Ernie Ford<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
Michael David Kilian (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael David Kilian<1>
- 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 Fairfax City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of The Plains. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Arlington National Cemetery
George Harold Kojac (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Harold Kojac<1>
- 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 Fairfax City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of The Plains. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Arlington National Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- 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 in Loudoun County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of The Plains. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<1>
- 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 in Loudoun County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- 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 in Loudoun County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Mt. Holly Cemetery
John 'Mean John' Paluck (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on May 23, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- Fairfax is located in Fairfax City and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Willard Scott (Weather personality, actor, author)
- Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City, Virginia.
- Delaplane is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of The Plains. Both communities are located in Fauquier County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
Harry R. Strang (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry R. Strang<1>
- He was born in Clifton (VA) on December 13, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 10, 1972 (a Monday).
- Clifton is located in Fairfax County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of The Plains (which is located in Fauquier County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ernest Judson 'Boojum' Wilson (Nego League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Judson 'Boojum' Wilson<1>
- He was born in Remington (VA) on February 28, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Washington, DC on June 24, 1963 (a Monday).
- Remington is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of The Plains. Both communities are located in Fauquier County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of The Plains. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Plains to Arlington National 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.