Holton (Morgan County, WV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Holton ...

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

Paul Michael 'Oz' Bach (Musician, arranger)
- He was born in Paw Paw (WV) on June 24, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Asheville (NC) on September 21, 1998 (a Monday).
- Paw Paw is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Holton. Both communities are located in Morgan County.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, which is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Michael 'Oz' Bach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holton to Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Max Bishop (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waynesboro (PA) on September 5, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Waynesboro (PA) on February 24, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
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 in Jefferson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which 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 Holton 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan 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 Holton 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 in Jefferson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
James Buchanan (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
- He was born in Cove Gap (PA) on April 23, 1791 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on June 1, 1868 (a Monday).
- Cove Gap is located in Franklin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, which is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodward Hill Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holton to Woodward Hill Cemetery
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 nearby and to the southeast of Holton.
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which 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 Holton to Arlington National Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Holton (which is located in Morgan 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>
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan 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 Holton 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Winchester is located in and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Holton. 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 Holton to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Jane Harrison (Daughter-in-law of William Harrison - since his wife Anna Harrison was too ill to travel, Jane served as the de facto First Lady for the Harrison Presidency (1889 - 1893))
- Born: Jane Findlay Irwin
- She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on July 23, 1804 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on May 11, 1846 (a Monday).
- Mercersburg is located in Franklin County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- We don't have any burial details.
Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- Full name: Harriet Rebecca Lane
- Married name: Johnston
- She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday).
- Mercersburg is located in Franklin County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Narragansett is located in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harriet Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holton to Green Mount 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Holton (which is located in Morgan County).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which 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 Holton 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.