Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (Contra Costa, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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:
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Isabella MacDonald Alden (Author)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on November 3, 1841 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. The cemetery is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabella MacDonald Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
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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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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
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Jerry Ayres (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Holt Ayers, Jr.
- He was born in Richmond (CA) on September 21, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Valley Village (CA) on May 14, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. Both communities are located in Contra Costa County.
- Valley Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Ayres<1>
- Google driving directions:
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Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Denver (CO) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Martinez is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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:
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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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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:
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Eddie Bockman (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Joseph Edward Bockman
- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on July 26, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Millbrae (CA) on September 29, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County, California.
- Millbrae is located in San Mateo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Bockman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
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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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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
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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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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).
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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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- Pleasanton is located in Alameda County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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>
Donaldina Cameron (Social reformer)
- She was born in Clydevale (New Zealand) on July 26, 1869 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on January 4, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donaldina Cameron<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 nearby and to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, which is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Greg Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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Clara Dorothy Bewick Colby (Activist, suffragette)
- She was born in Cheltenham (England) on August 5, 1846 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on September 7, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Windsor Congregational Cemetery, which is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Dorothy Bewick Colby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Windsor Congregational Cemetery
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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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (which is located in Contra Costa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara. 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 Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara (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 (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackhawk - Camino Tassajara 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.