Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County, WV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Harpers Ferry ...

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

Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Harpers Ferry. Both communities are located in Jefferson 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 southeast of Harpers Ferry. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Spring Grove Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Harpers Ferry. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
George Bushotter (Anthropologist, artist)
- He was born somewhere in South Dakota (we don't have a specific location) on December 24, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Hedgesville (WV) on February 2, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Hedgesville is located in Berkeley County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Bushotter<1>
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. (Aviator, explorer)
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson 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 southeast of Harpers Ferry. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Arlington National Cemetery
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located in Frederick County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Patsy Cline (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Camden is located in Benton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Cline<1>
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Woodlawn Cemetery
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Richard Edward Griffith, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on October 6, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Winchester (VA) on October 17, 1969 (a Friday).
- Winchester is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Winchester is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Harpers Ferry. The cemetery is located in Winchester City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Edward Griffith, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Frank Howard (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Frank Oliver Howard
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on August 8, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Aldie (VA) on October 30, 2023 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson 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 southeast of Harpers Ferry. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Kortright
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Spottswood Poles (Negro League Baseball)
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson 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 southeast of Harpers Ferry. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spottswood Poles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Harpers Ferry 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 , Virginia.
- Delaplane is located in Fauquier County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Harpers Ferry (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Scott<1>

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.