Widewater (Stafford County, VA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Widewater ...

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

Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Decatur (IL) on March 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on February 4, 1957 (a Monday).
- Decatur is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Alexandria is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie Josephine Prescott Baird Bennett<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 5, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on July 28, 1958 (a Monday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luzerne Atwell 'Lu' Blue<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on January 10, 1838 (a Wednesday) and died in Port Royal (VA) on April 26, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County, Maryland.
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Green Mount Cemetery
Roy Buchanan (Musician)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Columbia Gardens Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Chet Bulger (Professional football)
- Born: Chester Noyes Bulger
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Bulger<1>
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Green - Wood Cemetery
Dr. Abraham Flexner (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on November 13, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on September 21, 1959 (a Monday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Falls Church is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Abraham Flexner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Cave Hill Cemetery
Daniel F. Gilmore (Journalist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 24, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on August 8, 1988 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Falls Church is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel F. Gilmore<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
Matthew Alexander Henson (Explorer)
- He was born in Nanjemoy (MD) on August 8, 1866 (a Wednesday) and died in Bronx (NY) on March 9, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Nanjemoy is located in Charles County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Alexander Henson<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located in Orange County, New York.
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Trinity Memorial Gardens
Michael David Kilian (Journalist)
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael David Kilian<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
George Harold Kojac (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Harold Kojac<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
Elaine Konigsburg (Author)
- Born: Elaine Lobl Konigsburg
- She was born in New York (NY) on February 10, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Falls Church (VA) on April 19, 2013 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Falls Church is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery, which is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elaine Konigsburg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Ponte Vedra Valley 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 and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- Montpelier Station is located in Orange County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Madison<1>
James Monroe (5th President of the US (1817 - 1825))
- He was born in Monroe Hall (VA) on April 28, 1758 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on July 4, 1831 (a Monday).
- Monroe Hall is located in Westmoreland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Monroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Hollywood Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd (Physician)
- He was born on December 20, 1833 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on January 10, 1883 (a Wednesday).
- Waldorf is located in Charles County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd<1>
John 'Mean John' Paluck (Professional football)
- 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. (Author)
- He was born on August 18, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Mount Vernon (VA) on May 11, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr.<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
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).
- Alexandria is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>
Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Alexandria is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Widewater (which is located in Stafford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Widewater. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<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 Widewater to Arlington National Cemetery
Harry R. Strang (Actor)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Widewater (which is located in Stafford 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry R. Strang<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Widewater to Inglewood Park 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.