Duxbury (Plymouth County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Duxbury ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Duxbury. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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 Tuesday).
- Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quincy Adams<1>
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, Massachusetts.
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. 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 Duxbury to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Addrisi (Musician)
- He was born in Winthrop (MA) on December 14, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Winthrop is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Addrisi<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 Duxbury to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 nearby and to the south of Duxbury.
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. 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 Duxbury to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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 in Norfolk County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Chase<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 Duxbury to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Ellery Harding Clark (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in West Roxbury (MA) on March 13, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on February 17, 1949 (a Thursday).
- West Roxbury is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellery Harding Clark<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 Duxbury to Forest Hills Cemetery
Buddy Clark (Singer)
- Born: Samuel Goldberg
- He was born in Dorchester (MA) on July 26, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 1, 1949 (a Saturday).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Clark<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 Duxbury to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Freeman Clarke (Abolitionist, social reformer, author)
- He was born in Hanover (NH) on April 4, 1810 (a Wednesday) and died in Jamaica Plain (MA) on June 8, 1888 (a Friday).
- Hanover is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Jamaica Plain is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Freeman Clarke<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 Duxbury to Forest Hills Cemetery
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).
- Wollaston is located in Norfolk County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Clough-Leighter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Wollaston Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Wollaston Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Duxbury to Mt. Wollaston Cemetery
James Brendan Connolly (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in South Boston (MA) on November 28, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Brookline (MA) on January 20, 1957 (a Sunday).
- South Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Brookline is located in Norfolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Brendan Connolly<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 Duxbury to Holyhood Cemetery
Juliet Corson (Educator, author, journalist)
- She was born in Roxbury (MA) on February 14, 1842 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on June 18, 1897 (a Friday).
- Roxbury is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Juliet Corson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Duxbury to Green - Wood Cemetery
Gerard Finbar 'Jerry' Cowhig (Professional football)
- He was born in Dorchester (MA) on July 5, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 6, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerard Finbar 'Jerry' Cowhig<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Duxbury to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Daniel T. 'Dan' Cronin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in South Boston (MA) on April 1, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on November 30, 1885 (a Monday).
- South Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel T. 'Dan' Cronin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Duxbury to Calvary Cemetery
John Cunniff (Professional hockey)
- He was born in South Boston (MA) on July 9, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Albany (NY) on May 10, 2002 (a Friday).
- South Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Cunniff<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 Duxbury to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Nathaniel Currier (Lithographer)
- He was born in Roxbury (MA) on March 27, 1813 (a Saturday) and died in Amesbury (MA) on November 20, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Roxbury is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Amesbury is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel Currier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Duxbury to Green - Wood Cemetery
Thomas Pelham 'Tom' Curtis (Olympic Gold Medalist in the 110 meter hurdles)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on January 9, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Nahant (MA) on May 23, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Nahant is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Pelham 'Tom' Curtis<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 Duxbury to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Edgar Davenport (Actor)
- Full name: Edgar Loomis Davenport
- He was born in Roxbury (MA) on February 7, 1862 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on July 25, 1918 (a Thursday).
- Roxbury is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Duxbury (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Duxbury. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar 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 Duxbury 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.