Chestnut Hill Meeting House (Worcester, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chestnut Hill Meeting House ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chestnut Hill Meeting House. 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.

William Taylor Adams (Author)
- He was born in Medway (MA) on July 30, 1822 (a Tuesday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on March 27, 1897 (a Saturday).
- Medway is located in Norfolk County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Taylor Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Horatio Alger, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Chelsea (MA) on January 13, 1832 (a Friday) and died in Natick (MA) on July 18, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Natick is located in Middlesex County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horatio Alger, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Glenwood Cemetery
Ezra Ames (Artist)
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra Ames<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 Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Albany Rural Cemetery
David Lawrence Angell (Producer)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lawrence Angell<1>
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Southbridge is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<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 Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Mary Carew Armstrong (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born in Medford (MA) on September 18, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Framingham (MA) on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carew Armstrong<1>
Louise 'Lou' Arnold (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise 'Lou' Arnold<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 Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Swan Point Cemetery
Harvey Ross Ball (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Shrewsbury is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Kathryn Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on September 23, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn Bates<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Framingham (MA) on December 24, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green River Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green River Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Green River Cemetery
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to St. John's Cemetery
Elizabeth Bishop (Poet)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Hope Cemetery
Roger Bowen (Actor, novelist)
- Full name: Roger Wendell Bowen
- He was born in Attleboro (MA) on May 25, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Marathon (FL) on February 16, 1996 (a Friday).
- Attleboro is located in Bristol County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- Marathon is located in Monroe County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Bowen<1>
George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milford (MA) on January 7, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley<1>
Kitty Bransfield (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to St. John's Cemetery
Clarence Leon Brown (Director, producer)
- He was born in Clinton (MA) on May 10, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on August 17, 1987 (a Monday).
- Clinton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Leon Brown<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 Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester 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 Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Santa Rosa is located in Sonoma County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Worcester is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chestnut Hill Meeting House to St. John's Cemetery
Ralph Jose P. Burns (Musician, composer)
- He was born in Newton (MA) on June 29, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 21, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Newton is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House (which is located in Worcester County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Chestnut Hill Meeting House. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Jose P. Burns<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 Chestnut Hill Meeting House to Newton 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.