Cragmont (Alameda County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cragmont ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cragmont. 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 nearby and to the southwest of Cragmont.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Cragmont. Both communities are located in Alameda 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cragmont 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 nearby and to the southwest of Cragmont.
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Cragmont. 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:
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- From Cragmont to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Eve Arden (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Eunice Mary Quedens
- She was born in Mill Valley (CA) on April 30, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1990 (a Monday).
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eve Arden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cragmont to Westwood Memorial Park
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 nearby and to the northwest of Cragmont.
- 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:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cragmont to Westwood Memorial Park
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 in Contra Costa County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cragmont to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
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 nearby and to the southwest of Cragmont.
- 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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- From Cragmont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Brian Leo Bianchini (Actor, model)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on July 16, 1978 (a Sunday) and died in Daly City (CA) on March 16, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- Daly City is located in San Mateo County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Italian Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Cragmont. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brian Leo Bianchini<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Cragmont to Italian Cemetery
Holbrook Blinn (Actor)
- He was born in Stonestown (CA) on January 23, 1872 (a Tuesday) and died in Croton-on-Hudson (NY) on June 24, 1928 (a Sunday).
- Stonestown is located in San Francisco County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- Croton-on-Hudson is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Holbrook Blinn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Cragmont to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda 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
- Google driving directions:
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- From Cragmont to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Kay Boyle (Author)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on February 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Mill Valley (CA) on December 27, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Cragmont. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Boyle<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Cragmont to Golden Gate National Cemetery
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Cragmont. Both communities are located in Alameda 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Cragmont. 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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- From Cragmont 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 in Contra Costa County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda 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>
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in , Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cragmont to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
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 nearby and to the south of Cragmont.
- San Leandro is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Cragmont. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Cragmont.
- 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 Cragmont 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 nearby and to the south of Cragmont.
- San Leandro is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Cragmont. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Cragmont.
- 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 Cragmont 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 and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- Pleasanton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Cragmont. Both communities are located in Alameda County.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Patrick Parnell 'Patsy' Cahill<1>
Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on July 2, 1864 (a Saturday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on November 7, 1904 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<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 in Contra Costa County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Cragmont (which is located in Alameda County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Cragmont. The cemetery 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:
- From your current location to St. Helena Public Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cragmont to St. Helena Public Cemetery
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 nearby and to the southwest of Cragmont.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Cragmont.
- 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 Cragmont to Mountain View 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.