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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))
    • She was born in Weymouth (MA) on November 22, 1744 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on October 28, 1818 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73.
    • Weymouth is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Quincy is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Abigail Adams<1>
  • John Adams     (2nd President of the US (1797 - 1801))
    • Full name: John Edmund Adams
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on October 30, 1735 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tueday) at the age of 90.
    • Braintree is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Quincy is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Adams<1>
  • John Quincy Adams     (6th President of the US (1825 - 1829))
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on July 11, 1767 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on February 23, 1848 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80.
    • Braintree is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Quincy Adams<1>
  • 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 Tueday)
    • Falmouth is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cordage.
  • 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) at the age of 85. He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
    • Plymouth is located Less than 2 miles to the southeast of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Bartlett<1>
  • Carol Haney Blyden     (Dancer)
  • Ray Bolger     (Actor)
    • Full name: Raymond Wallace Bolger
    • He was born in Dorchester (MA) on January 10, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1987 (a Thursday) at the age of 83.
    • Dorchester is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ray Bolger<1>
  • George H.W. Bush     (41st President of the US (1989 - 1993))
    • Full name: George Herbert Walker Bush
    • He was born in Milton (MA) on June 12, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX).
    • Milton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George H.W. Bush<1>
  • Bill Chase     (Musician)
    • He was born in Quincy (MA) on October 20, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Jackson (MN) on August 9, 1974 (a Friday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
    • Quincy is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bill Chase<1>
  • Buddy Clark     (Singer)
  • Henry Clough-Leighter     (Composer)
    • He was born in Washington, DC on May 13, 1874 (a Wednesday) and died in Wollaston (MA) on September 15, 1956 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery (Norfolk County, Massachusetts).
    • Wollaston is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Henry Clough-Leighter<1>
  • Gerard Finbar 'Jerry' Cowhig     (Professional football)
  • 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) at the age of 48. She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
    • South Duxbury is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the north of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fanny Davenport<1>
  • Danny Davis     (Musician)
  • William 'Billy' De Wolfe     (Actor)
  • Charlie Devens     (Professional baseball)
    • He was born in Milton (MA) on January 1, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Milton (MA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
    • Milton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Milton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Devens<1>
  • Charlie Devens     (Professional baseball)
    • He was born in Milton (MA) on January 1, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Milton (MA) on August 13, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
    • Milton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Milton is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Devens<1>
  • Mary Williams 'Molly' Dewson     (Social reformer)
  • Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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) at the age of 32.
    • Raynham is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Cordage.
    • Taunton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Cordage.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>

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The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/

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.









 

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