Sydney Town (San Francisco, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sydney Town ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sydney Town. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 Sydney Town to Oakwood Memorial Park
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 southeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Sydney Town. 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
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sydney Town to Alta Mesa 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south southwest of Sydney Town. 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 Sydney Town 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 Sydney Town to Westwood 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 in Contra Costa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 Sydney Town 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 in Alameda County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sydney Town to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Sydney Town. Both communities are located in San Francisco 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:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sydney Town 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sydney Town 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Sydney Town. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Boyle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sydney Town 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 in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Sydney Town. 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 Sydney Town 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Sydney Town. 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 Sydney Town 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- San Leandro is located in Alameda County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Sydney Town. 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 Sydney Town to Mountain View Cemetery
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 southeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donaldina Cameron<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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of Sydney Town. 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 Sydney Town to St. Helena Public Cemetery
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 southeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco 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
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Windsor Congregational Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sydney Town to Windsor Congregational 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 in Alameda County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Sydney Town. 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 Sydney Town 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Sydney Town (which is located in San Francisco County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Holly Compton<1>

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.