William B. Magruder
1810–1869 (age 59)
Military Officer
About William B. Magruder
William B. Magruder (1810–1869) lived to age 59. They were a military officer. Born in Montgomery County. They are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in District of Columbia.
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Myrtilla Miner
1815–1864 (age 49)
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Peggy Eaton
1799–1879 (age 80)
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1860–1929 (age 69)
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Madeleine Albright
1937–2022 (age 85)
Oak Hill Cemetery
First female U.S. Secretary of State who served under President Clinton.
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