Blackinton (Berkshire County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blackinton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Blackinton. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Blackinton (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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Blackinton. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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Susan B. Anthony (Activist, suffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<1>
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Blackinton. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Mark Henry Belanger (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Blackinton. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta (Author)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Blackinton (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Nick Brignola (Musician)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
Charles F. 'Fatty' Briody (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Lansingburgh (NY) on August 13, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 22, 1903 (a Monday).
- Lansingburgh is located in Rensselaer County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at St. Johns Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Blackinton. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
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Peter Bruni (Actor)
- Born: Mario Vincent Bruni
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Blackinton. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Richard D. Buckley (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
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- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Blackinton. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery<1>
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Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
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- 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 nearby and to the east of Blackinton.
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Blackinton. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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William H. 'Bill' Craver (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Charles 'Chas' Crocker (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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George Stacy Davis (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Cohoes (NY) on August 23, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 17, 1940 (a Thursday).
- Cohoes is located in Albany County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Fernwood Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fernwood Cemetery<1>
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Cecil B. DeMille (Producer, director)
- Full name: Cecil Blount DeMille
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Blackinton (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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James H. 'Jim' Devlin (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Blackinton. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
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Bob Eberly (Singer)
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- He was born in Mechanicville (NY) on July 24, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Glen Burnie (MD) on December 17, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Glen Burnie is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park<1>
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Johnny Evers (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
John Francis 'Jack' Ferry (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Jack' Ferry<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Blackinton. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- Pittsfield is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Blackinton. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Marshall Field (Businessman, entrepreneur)
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- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Blackinton (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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Abigail Fillmore (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Millard Fillmore (1850 - 1853))
- Born: Abigail Powers
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- She was born in Stillwater (NY) on March 13, 1798 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on March 30, 1853 (a Wednesday).
- Stillwater is located in Saratoga County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Blackinton (which is located in Berkshire County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Carmen Filpi (Actor)
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- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Blackinton. Both communities are located in Berkshire County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.

Footnotes ...

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