Russells Ferry (Madison County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Russells Ferry ...

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

Richard Arlen (Actor)
- Born: Cornelius Richard Van Mattimore
- He was born in Charlottesville (VA) on September 1, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on March 28, 1976 (a Sunday).
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Arlen<1>
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).
- Culpeper is located in Culpeper County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Arthur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Albany Rural Cemetery
Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown (Professional football)
- He was born in Charlottesville (VA) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Columbus (NJ) on June 9, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- Columbus is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry. The cemetery is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Lincoln Cemetery
Miriam Cooper (Actress)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on November 7, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on April 12, 1976 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miriam Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Cathedral Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to New Cathedral Cemetery
Douglas Evans (Actor)
- He was born in Madison (VA) on January 26, 1904 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 25, 1968 (a Monday).
- Madison is located nearby and to the southwest of Russells Ferry.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Evans<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles J. 'Fergy' Ferguson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Charlottesville (VA) on April 17, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 29, 1888 (a Sunday).
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Maplewood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Russells Ferry. The cemetery is located in Charlottesville City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. 'Fergy' Ferguson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maplewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Maplewood Cemetery
Martha Skelton Jefferson (Wife of Thomas Jefferson, but died before he became President of the US (1801 - 1809))
- 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 in Charles City County, Virginia.
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
- She is buried at Monticello Graveyard, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Russells Ferry. The cemetery 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Monticello Graveyard
Thomas Jefferson (3rd President of the US (1801 - 1809))
- He was born in Shadwell (VA) on April 13, 1743 (a Saturday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday).
- Shadwell is located in Albemarle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Monticello Graveyard, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Russells Ferry. The cemetery is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Jefferson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Monticello Graveyard (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Monticello Graveyard
Kack Eugene 'Jackie' Jensen (Professional baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on March 9, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on July 14, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Amherst Cemetery, which is located in Amherst County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kack Eugene 'Jackie' Jensen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Amherst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Amherst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Amherst Cemetery
James Madison (4th President of the US (1809 - 1817))
- He was born in Port Conway (VA) on March 16, 1751 (a Tuesday) and died in Montpelier Station (VA) on June 28, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Port Conway is located in King George County, Virginia.
- Montpelier Station is located in Orange County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Madison<1>
William Holmes McGuffey (Author, educator)
- He was born in Claysville (PA) on September 23, 1800 (a Tuesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on May 4, 1873 (a Sunday).
- Claysville is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holmes McGuffey<1>
Martha 'Patsy' Randolph (Daugther of Thomas Jefferson - she acted as the de facto First Lady during his Presidency (1801 - 1809))
- She was born in Charlottesville (VA) on September 27, 1772 (a Sunday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on October 10, 1836 (a Monday).
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- Charlottesville is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Monticello Graveyard, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Russells Ferry. The cemetery is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha 'Patsy' Randolph<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Monticello Graveyard (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Monticello Graveyard
Zachary Taylor (12th President of the US (1849 - 1850, died in office due to illness))
- He was born in Orange (VA) on November 24, 1784 (a Wednesday) and died in Washington, DC on July 9, 1850 (a Tuesday).
- Orange is located in Orange County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zachary Taylor<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Russells Ferry to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
Ernest Judson 'Boojum' Wilson (Nego League Baseball)
- 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 in Fauquier County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Russells Ferry (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Judson 'Boojum' Wilson<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 Russells Ferry 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.