Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Germantown. 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 Medford (MA) on October 2, 1755 (a Thursday) and died in Brookline (MA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday).
Medford is located in Middlesex County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Germantown (which is located in Suffolk County).
Brookline is located nearby and to the north of Germantown.
At the time of her death, she was 76.
She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Germantown. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Germantown. Both communities are located in Suffolk County.
Arlington is located in Middlesex County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Germantown (which is located in Suffolk County).
At the time of her death, she was 84.
She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Germantown. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Germantown (which is located in Suffolk 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Germantown. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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.