Framingham (Middlesex County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Framingham ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Framingham. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Adams<1>
Edwin Adams (Actor)
- He was born in Medford (MA) on February 3, 1834 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 28, 1877 (a Sunday).
- Medford is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Framingham to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Hannah Adams (Author)
- She was born in Medford (MA) on October 2, 1755 (a Thursday) and died in Brookline (MA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday).
- Medford is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Brookline is located in Norfolk County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east northeast of Framingham. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hannah Adams<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 Framingham to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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 east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex 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 east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex 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 and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Framingham. 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 Framingham 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex 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 Framingham to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Elizabeth Cary Agassiz (Scientist)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on December 5, 1822 (a Thursday) and died in Arlington (MA) on June 27, 1907 (a Thursday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Arlington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east northeast of Framingham. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Cary Agassiz<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 Framingham to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Louis Agassiz (Scientist)
- He was born in Motier (Switzerland) on May 28, 1807 (a Thursday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on December 12, 1873 (a Friday).
- Cambridge is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east northeast of Framingham. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Agassiz<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 Framingham to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Harry Agganis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lynn (MA) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on June 27, 1955 (a Monday).
- Lynn is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Cambridge is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Agganis<1>
Jack Albertson (Actor, comedian, dancer, singer)
- Full name: Harold Albertson
- He was born in Malden (MA) on June 16, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 25, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Malden is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Albertson<1>
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 and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Natick is located nearby and to the east of Framingham.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Framingham.
- 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 Framingham to Glenwood Cemetery
Ed Ames (Entertainer)
- Full name: Edmund Dantes Urick
- He was born in Malden (MA) on July 9, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 21, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Malden is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Ames<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Framingham to Westwood Memorial Park
Ezra Ames (Artist)
- He was born in Framingham on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- 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 Framingham to Albany Rural Cemetery
Isabel Anderson (Author)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on March 3, 1876 (a Friday) and died in Brookline (MA) on November 3, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Brookline is located in Norfolk County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabel Anderson<1>
Mary Carew Armstrong (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born in Medford (MA) on September 18, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Framingham on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
- Medford is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Framingham. 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 Framingham to Swan Point Cemetery
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Framingham to Riverside National Cemetery
Jacques Aubuchon (Actor)
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on October 30, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Framingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacques Aubuchon<1>
Richard Bakalyan (Actor)
- He was born in Watertown (MA) on January 29, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Elmira (NY) on February 27, 2015 (a Friday).
- Watertown is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Elmira is located in Chemung County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Bakalyan<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 Framingham to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Framingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Framingham to Riverside National 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.