Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hoosac Tunnel. 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)
He was born in Shelburne Falls (MA) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 27, 1907 (a Friday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Arms Cemetery (Franklin County, Massachusetts).
Shelburne Falls is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Hoosac Tunnel.
She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tueday) and died in Rochester (NY) on March 13, 1906 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
Adams is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Hoosac Tunnel.
She was born in Bennington (VT) on November 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on March 23, 1891 (a Monday) at the age of 75. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Bennington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Hoosac Tunnel.
He was born in Dunfermline (Scotland) on November 25, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Lenox (MA) on August 11, 1919 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Lenox is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Hoosac Tunnel.
He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Howland Cemetery (Franklin County, Massachusetts).
North Adams is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Hoosac Tunnel.
Conway is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Hoosac Tunnel.
He was born in Conway (MA) on August 18, 1834 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 16, 1906 (a Tueday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
Conway is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Hoosac Tunnel.
He was born in Guilford (VT) on April 19, 1813 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 23, 1872 (a Saturday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
Guilford is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hoosac Tunnel.
She was born in Williamstown (MA) on April 30, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 18, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Williamstown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Hoosac Tunnel.
He was born in Sunderland (MA) on February 27, 1868 (a Thursday) and died in Port Hueneme (CA) on May 26, 1952 (a Monday) at the age of 84. He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Sunderland is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Hoosac Tunnel.
John Wesley North (Abolitionist, founder of the City of Riverside)
He was born in Sand Lake (NY) on January 4, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Fresno (CA) on February 22, 1890 (a Saturday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park (Riverside County, California).
Sand Lake is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hoosac Tunnel.
He was born in Halifax (VT) on August 3, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Yonkers (NY) on April 8, 1861 (a Monday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Halifax is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Hoosac Tunnel.
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.