Top Hill (Clarke County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Top Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Top Hill. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Top Hill. 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 Top Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- She was born in Martinsburg (WV) on May 9, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Wisconsin Dells (WI) on June 11, 1900 (a Monday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- Wisconsin Dells is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Top Hill to Spring Grove 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 in Fauquier County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<1>
- 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 Winchester City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Top Hill. 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 Top Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
- 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 Winchester City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- Camden is located in Benton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke 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>
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- From Top Hill to Woodlawn Cemetery
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- He was born in Martinsburg (WV) on October 20, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in West Haven (CT) on December 21, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Top Hill to Forest Lawn 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Top Hill. 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 Top Hill 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke 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>
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- From Top Hill 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke 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>
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- From Top Hill to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Spottswood Poles (Nego League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spottswood Poles<1>
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on December 9, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Lebanon (PA) on September 12, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Winchester is located in Winchester City and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Top Hill. 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 Top Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
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 in Fauquier County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Top Hill (which is located in Clarke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.

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.