Highlands (Hampden County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Highlands ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highlands. 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.

James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
- He was born in Shelburne Falls (MA) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 27, 1907 (a Friday).
- Shelburne Falls is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
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- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Highlands. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Port Henry (NY) in November 1860 and died in Holyoke (MA) on January 29, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Port Henry is located in Essex County, New York.
- Holyoke is located nearby and to the south of Highlands.
- He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Highlands.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Jerome Cemetery<1>
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Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
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- She was born in Walla Walla (WA) on August 15, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hadley (MA) on August 9, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- South Hadley is located nearby and to the northeast of Highlands.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the northeast of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
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Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- Full name: Donald Joseph Bevan
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- He was born in Holyoke (MA) on January 16, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Studio City (CA) on May 29, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Holyoke is located nearby and to the south of Highlands.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Eric Carle (Author)
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- He was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 25, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Northampton (MA) on May 23, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
Gail Castleberry (Actress)
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- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Highlands. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south southeast of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
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- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located nearby and to the south of Highlands.
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
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- He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday).
- North Adams is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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Calvin Coolidge (30th President of the US (1923 - 1929))
- Full name: John Calvin Coolidge, Jr.
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- He was born in Plymouth (VT) on July 4, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Northampton (MA) on January 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Plymouth is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, which is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
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Grace Coolidge (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge (1923 - 1929))
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- She was born in Burlington (VT) on January 3, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Northampton (MA) on July 8, 1957 (a Monday).
- Burlington is located in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, which is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
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William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
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- He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
- Ware is located in Hampshire County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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Pauline Curley (Actress)
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- She was born in Holyoke (MA) on December 19, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 11, 2000 (a Monday).
- Holyoke is located nearby and to the south of Highlands.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
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- He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located in Tolland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- Loma Linda is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Cecil B. DeMille (Producer, director)
- Full name: Cecil Blount DeMille
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- He was born in Ashfield (MA) on August 12, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Ashfield is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Edward Dickinson (Author, musician)
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- He was born in West Springfield (MA) on October 10, 1853 (a Monday) and died in Oberlin (OH) on January 25, 1946 (a Friday).
- West Springfield is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Highlands. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Oberlin is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Cemetery, which is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood Cemetery<1>
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Emily Dickinson (Poet)
- Full name: Emily Elizabeth Dickinson
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- She was born in Amherst (MA) on December 10, 1830 (a Friday) and died in Amherst (MA) on May 15, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at West Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Cemetery<1>
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Deborah Leah Sugarbaker Digges (Poet)
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- She was born in Jefferson City (MO) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) and died in Amherst (MA) on April 10, 2009 (a Friday).
- Jefferson City is located in Callaway County, Missouri.
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Highlands (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Highlands. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery<1>
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Leo 'The Lip' Durocher (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in West Springfield (MA) on July 27, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on October 7, 1991 (a Monday).
- West Springfield is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Highlands. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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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.