Aquinnah (Dukes County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Aquinnah ...

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

Casey Affleck (Oscar winning actor, director)
- Born: Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt
- He was born in Falmouth (MA) on August 12, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- Falmouth is located in Barnstable County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
Whitney Blake (Actress)
- She was born in Eagle Rock (CA) on February 20, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on September 28, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Eagle Rock is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Edgartown is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Aquinnah. Both communities are located in Dukes County.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney Blake<1>
Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
- She was born in New Bedford (MA) on December 24, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Saddle Brook (NJ) on May 10, 1964 (a Sunday).
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Holyhood Cemetery
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Green - Wood Cemetery
Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Dominic Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on February 12, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on May 8, 2009 (a Friday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Marion is located in Plymouth County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Newton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Newton Cemetery
Mildred Dunnock (Actress)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on January 25, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Oak Bluffs (MA) on July 5, 1991 (a Friday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Oak Bluffs is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Aquinnah. Both communities are located in Dukes County.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Lambert's Cove Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Aquinnah. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mildred Dunnock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lambert's Cove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lambert's Cove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Lambert's Cove Cemetery
Ruth Gordon (Actor, screenwriter, playwright)
- Full name: Ruth Gordon Jones
- She was born in Wollaston (MA) on October 30, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on August 28, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Wollaston is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Edgartown is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Aquinnah. Both communities are located in Dukes County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Gordon<1>
Lillian Hellman (Playwright)
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on June 20, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Tisbury (MA) on June 30, 1984 (a Saturday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Tisbury is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Aquinnah. Both communities are located in Dukes County.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Aquinnah.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Hellman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Abel's Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Abel's Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Abel's Hill Cemetery
Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Bridgewater (MA) on November 4, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in New Bedford (MA) on February 4, 1902 (a Tuesday).
- East Bridgewater is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Will 'Cannonball' Jackman (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Kyle (TX) on October 7, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on September 8, 1972 (a Friday).
- Kyle is located in Hays County, Texas.
- Marion is located in Plymouth County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Cannonball' Jackman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Patricia Neal (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Patsy Louise Neal
- She was born in Packard (KY) on January 20, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on August 8, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Packard is located in Whitley County, Kentucky.
- Edgartown is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Aquinnah. Both communities are located in Dukes County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Neal<1>
Oliver Shaw (Musician, composer)
- He was born in Newport (RI) on March 13, 1779 (a Saturday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 31, 1848 (a Sunday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the northwest of Aquinnah. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver Shaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Swan Point Cemetery
John Harry Stedman (Inventor)
- He was born in Newport (RI) on November 15, 1843 (a Wednesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on October 29, 1922 (a Sunday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Harry Stedman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens (Author, editor)
- She was born in Derby (CT) on March 30, 1810 (a Friday) and died in Newport (RI) on August 20, 1886 (a Friday).
- Derby is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Green - Wood Cemetery
Harry Duffield Stowe Stovey (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 20, 1856 (a Saturday) and died in New Bedford (MA) on September 20, 1937 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Duffield Stowe Stovey<1>
Ann Thomas (Actress)
- She was born in Newport (RI) on July 8, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in New Rochelle (NY) on April 28, 1989 (a Friday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Thomas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Kensico Cemetery
Leon Wilkeson (Musician)
- He was born in Newport (RI) on April 2, 1952 (a Wednesday) and died in Ponte Vedra Beach (FL) on July 27, 2001 (a Friday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Aquinnah (which is located in Dukes County).
- Ponte Vedra Beach is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, which is located in Duval County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Wilkeson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aquinnah to Riverside Memorial Park

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.