Ambrose (Contra Costa County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ambrose ...

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

Ben Affleck (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Full name: Benjamin Geza Affleck
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on August 15, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
Eric Alden (Actor)
- Born: Franklin Alden Almstead
- He was born in Alameda (CA) on October 6, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Alameda is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Oakwood Memorial Park
Alexander Anderson, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on September 5, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on October 22, 2010 (a Friday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Anderson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Omaha (NE) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Martinez is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Conrad Bain (Actor)
- Full name: Conrad Stafford Bain
- He was born in Lethbridge (AB) on February 4, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livermore (CA) on January 14, 2013 (a Monday).
- Livermore is located in Alameda County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Bain<1>
Jeanne Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 21, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on November 28, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Bates<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Lloyd Bridges (Actor)
- Full name: Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr.
- He was born in San Leandro (CA) on January 15, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Bridges<1>
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
Glenn Lawrence Burke (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on November 16, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in San Leandro (CA) on May 30, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenn Lawrence Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Mountain View Cemetery
Glenn Lawrence 'King Kong' Burke (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on November 16, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in San Leandro (CA) on May 30, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenn Lawrence 'King Kong' Burke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Mountain View Cemetery
John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on April 30, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Pleasanton (CA) on October 31, 1901 (a Thursday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Pleasanton is located in Alameda County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill<1>
Greg Clark (Professional football)
- He was born in Centerville (UT) on April 7, 1972 (a Friday) and died in Danville (CA) on July 7, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Centerville is located in Davis County, Utah.
- Danville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Greg Clark<1>
Herbert A. Collins (Artist)
- Full name: Herbert Alexander Collins, Sr.
- He was born on October 21, 1865 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on December 5, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. The cemetery is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Mountain View Cemetery
Arthur Holly Compton (Noble prize winning physicist)
- He was born in Wooster (OH) on September 10, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on March 15, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Wooster is located in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>
Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on October 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Ludville (GA) on April 19, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Ludville is located in Pickens County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<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 Ambrose to Arlington National Cemetery
Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- Lafayette is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank DeVol<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the southwest of Ambrose. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Vincent Paul DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday).
- Martinez is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Mendocino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
K.C. Douglas (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (MS) on November 21, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on October 18, 1975 (a Saturday).
- Sharon is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ambrose (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for K.C. Douglas<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery
Carmen Dragon (Composer, conductor, arranger)
- He was born in Antioch (CA) on July 28, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Antioch is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Ambrose. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Dragon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ambrose to San Fernando Mission 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.