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Notable Births & Deaths for Cordage ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cordage. 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))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Adams<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 73.
  • John Adams     (2nd President of the US (1797 - 1801))
    • Full name: John Edmund Adams
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Adams<1>
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on October 30, 1735 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday).
    • Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • John Quincy Adams     (6th President of the US (1825 - 1829))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quincy Adams<1>
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on July 11, 1767 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on February 23, 1848 (a Wednesday).
    • Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • William Taylor Adams     (Author)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • John Bartlett     (Author)
  • Carol Haney Blyden     (Dancer)
    • Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
    • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Cordage (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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Cordage. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cordage to Holyhood Cemetery
  • Ray Bolger     (Actor)
    • Full name: Raymond Wallace Bolger
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Bolger<1>
    • He was born in Dorchester (MA) on January 10, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1987 (a Thursday).
    • Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • George H.W. Bush     (41st President of the US (1989 - 1993))
    • Full name: George Herbert Walker Bush
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H.W. Bush<1>
    • He was born in Milton (MA) on June 12, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX).
    • Milton is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • Bill Chase     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Chase<1>
    • He was born in Quincy (MA) on October 20, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Jackson (MN) on August 9, 1974 (a Friday).
    • Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Jackson is located in Jackson County, Minnesota.
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cordage. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cordage to Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Buddy Clark     (Singer)
  • Henry Clough-Leighter     (Composer)
  • Gerard Finbar 'Jerry' Cowhig     (Professional football)
  • Fanny Davenport     (Actress)
  • Danny Davis     (Musician)
  • William 'Billy' De Wolfe     (Actor)
  • Charlie Devens     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Devens<1>
    • He was born in Milton (MA) on January 1, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Milton (MA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday).
    • Milton is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Milton is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of Cordage. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cordage to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
  • Charlie Devens     (Professional baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Devens<1>
    • He was born in Milton (MA) on January 1, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Milton (MA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday).
    • Milton is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Milton is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of Cordage. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cordage to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
  • Mary Williams 'Molly' Dewson     (Social reformer)
  • Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Cordage (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 32.

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.