Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Arlington. 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.
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta (Author)
She was born in Bennington (VT) on November 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on March 23, 1891 (a Monday) at the age of 75. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Bennington is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Arlington.
She was born in Memphis (TN) on November 28, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Glens Falls (NY) on May 2, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 97. She is buried at Desert Memorial Park (Riverside County, California).
Glens Falls is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Arlington.
He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Howland Cemetery (Franklin County, Massachusetts).
North Adams is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Arlington.
Abigail Fillmore (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Millard Fillmore (1850 - 1853))
Born: Abigail Powers
She was born in Stillwater (NY) on March 13, 1798 (a Tueday) and died in Washington, DC on March 30, 1853 (a Wednesday) at the age of 55. She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Erie County, New York).
Stillwater is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Arlington.
She was born in Salem (NY) on August 16, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 30, 1963 (a Wednesday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Salem is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Arlington.
She was born in Williamstown (MA) on April 30, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 18, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Williamstown is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Arlington.
He was born in Reading (PA) on June 7, 1898 (a Tueday) and died in Glens Falls (NY) on May 11, 1953 (a Monday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Annville Cemetery (Lebanon County, Pennsylvania).
Glens Falls is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Arlington.
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.