Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Preston Heights. 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.
William 'Billy' Haines (Actor)
He was born in Staunton (VA) on January 2, 1900 (a Tueday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 26, 1973 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73.
Staunton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Preston Heights.
Woodrow Wilson (28th President of the US (1913 - 1921))
Full name: Thomas Woodrow Wilson
He was born in Staunton (VA) on December 28, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on February 3, 1924 (a Sunday) at the age of 67. We don't have any burial details.
Staunton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Preston Heights.
He was born in Riverside (NJ) on September 19, 1964 (a Saturday) and died in Waynesboro (VA) on June 20, 1998 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Thornrose Cemetery (Staunton City, Virginia).
Waynesboro is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Preston Heights.
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.