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Notable Births & Deaths for Chappaquoit ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chappaquoit. 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 nearby and to the southeast of Chappaquoit.
  • John Bartlett     (Author)
  • Whitney Blake     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney Blake<1>
    • 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 in Dukes County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Chappaquoit (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Carol Haney Blyden     (Dancer)
  • Sam Buffington     (Actor)
  • Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
    • 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 west of Chappaquoit (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Chappaquoit (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 46.
  • Fanny Davenport     (Actress)
  • Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • Mildred Dunnock     (Actress)
  • Ruth Gordon     (Actor, screenwriter, playwright)
    • Full name: Ruth Gordon Jones
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Gordon<1>
    • 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 in Dukes County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Chappaquoit (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Lillian Hellman     (Playwright)
  • Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
    • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Chappaquoit (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • Will 'Cannonball' Jackman     (Professional baseball)
  • Patricia Neal     (Oscar winning actress)
    • Born: Patsy Louise Neal
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Neal<1>
    • 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 in Dukes County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Chappaquoit (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
  • Cephas Giovanni Thompson     (Artist)

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.