Berkshire (Berkshire County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Berkshire ...

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

James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shelburne Falls (MA) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 27, 1907 (a Friday).
- Shelburne Falls is located in Franklin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Berkshire. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arms Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Arms Cemetery
Susan B. Anthony (Suffragette, abolitionist)
- Full name: Susan Brownnell Anthony
- She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on March 13, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Adams is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Berkshire. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<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 Berkshire to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mark Henry Belanger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Berkshire.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta (Author)
- She was born in Bennington (VT) on November 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on March 23, 1891 (a Monday).
- Bennington is located in Bennington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nick Brignola (Musician)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Brignola<1>
Peter Bruni (Actor)
- Born: Mario Vincent Bruni
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on December 28, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 3, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Berkshire.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bruni<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 Berkshire to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard D. Buckley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 21, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on December 12, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard D. Buckley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
- He was born in Dunfermline (Scotland) on November 25, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Lenox (MA) on August 11, 1919 (a Monday).
- Lenox is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Berkshire. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Carnegie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
- He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday).
- North Adams is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Berkshire. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Berkshire. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Howland Cemetery
William H. 'Bill' Craver (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) in June 1844 and died in Troy (NY) on June 17, 1901 (a Monday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Berkshire. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Bill' Craver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Oakwood Cemetery
Charles 'Chas' Crocker (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 16, 1822 (a Monday) and died in Monterey (CA) on August 14, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Monterey is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chas' Crocker<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 Berkshire to Mountain View Cemetery
Anne Darling (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Lansing Darling
- She was born in Troy (NY) on July 16, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Berkshire. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Darling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Albany Rural Cemetery
Cecil B. DeMille (Producer, director)
- Full name: Cecil Blount DeMille
- He was born in Ashfield (MA) on August 12, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Ashfield is located in Franklin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil B. DeMille<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 Berkshire to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
James H. 'Jim' Devlin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on April 16, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Troy (NY) on December 14, 1900 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Berkshire. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James H. 'Jim' Devlin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to St. John Cemetery
Johnny Evers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 21, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 28, 1947 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Evers<1>
John Francis 'Jack' Ferry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on April 7, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsfield (MA) on August 29, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Berkshire.
- Pittsfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Berkshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Jack' Ferry<1>
Marshall Field, III (Businessman, entrepreneur)
- He was born in Conway (MA) on August 18, 1834 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 16, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Field, III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Graceland Cemetery
Carmen Filpi (Actor)
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on March 22, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on May 9, 2003 (a Friday).
- Pittsfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Berkshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Filpi<1>
Helen Isabel Barnett Ford (Actress)
- She was born in Troy (NY) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on January 19, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Berkshire (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Isabel Barnett Ford<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to Grand View Memorial Park
William Gibson (Playwright, author)
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 13, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Stockbridge (MA) on November 25, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stockbridge is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Berkshire. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Gibson<1>
Ulysses Franklin Grant (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on August 1, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 27, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pittsfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Berkshire.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, which is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ulysses Franklin Grant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Ridgelawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Berkshire to East Ridgelawn 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.