Camp Rockne (Plymouth County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Camp Rockne ...

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

Abigail Adams (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of John Adams (1797 - 1801))
- She was born in Weymouth (MA) on November 22, 1744 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on October 28, 1818 (a Wednesday).
- Weymouth is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Adams<1>
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
John Bartlett (Author)
- He was born in Plymouth (MA) on June 14, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on December 3, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Plymouth is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bartlett<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 Camp Rockne to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth 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, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery 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 Camp Rockne to Holyhood Cemetery
Sam Buffington (Actor)
- He was born in Swansea (MA) on October 12, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 15, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Swansea is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Buffington<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 Camp Rockne to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
Fanny Davenport (Actress)
- Full name: Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport
- She was born in London (England) on April 10, 1850 (a Wednesday) and died in South Duxbury (MA) on September 26, 1898 (a Monday).
- South Duxbury is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fanny Davenport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camp Rockne to Forest Hills 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery 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 Camp Rockne to Newton Cemetery
Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Raynham (MA) on June 8, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Taunton (MA) on June 12, 1902 (a Thursday).
- Raynham is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>
John Doucette (Actor)
- Full name: John Arthur Doucette
- He was born in Brockton (MA) on January 21, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Banning (CA) on August 16, 1994 (a Tuesday).
- Brockton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- Banning is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Doucette<1>
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 in Dukes County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Lambert's Cove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Camp Rockne. 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 Camp Rockne to Lambert's Cove Cemetery
Alfred Hall (Actor)
- Full name: Alfred Henry Hall
- He was born in Brockton (MA) on December 2, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 21, 1943 (a Wednesday).
- Brockton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Hall<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camp Rockne to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 in Dukes County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the south of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- 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 Camp Rockne 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
Michael P. 'Mike' Hines (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in County Kerry (Ireland) on September 1, 1862 (a Monday) and died in Taunton (MA) on March 14, 1910 (a Monday).
- Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael P. 'Mike' Hines<1>
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery 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 Camp Rockne to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Frank 'Bucko' Kilroy (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 30, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Stoughton (MA) on July 10, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Stoughton is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Bucko' Kilroy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Massachusetts National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Massachusetts National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camp Rockne to Massachusetts National Cemetery
Frances Sargent Locke Osgood (Poet)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on June 18, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Hingham (MA) on May 12, 1850 (a Sunday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Hingham is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of her death, she was -62.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Sargent Locke Osgood<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 Camp Rockne to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Eddie Pellagrini (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on March 13, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Weymouth (MA) on October 11, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Weymouth is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Pellagrini<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Massachusetts National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Massachusetts National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camp Rockne to Massachusetts National Cemetery
Shawn Michael Phelan (Actor)
- He was born in Stoughton (MA) on January 7, 1975 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on September 27, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Stoughton is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shawn Michael Phelan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park East Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park East Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camp Rockne to Forest Park East Cemetery
Jimmy Slyde (Entertainer)
- Born: Jame Titus Godbolt
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on October 2, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Hanson (MA) on May 16, 2008 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Hanson is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Camp Rockne. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Slyde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Camp Rockne to Forest Hills 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.