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Notable Births & Deaths for Leeds ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Leeds. 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Leeds. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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  • Susan B. Anthony     (Activist, suffragette)
  • John Ashton     (Actor)
    • Full name: John David Ashton
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
    • 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 in Hampden County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire County).
    • Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Jimmy Barrett     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: James Erigena Barrett
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Barrett<1>
    • He was born in Athol (MA) on March 28, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 1921 (a Monday).
    • Athol is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire County).
    • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 46.
    • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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  • Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Marion Eugenie Bauer     (Composer, author)
  • Mark Henry Belanger     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
    • He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • Donald Bevan     (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
  • Peter Bruni     (Actor)
  • Eric Carle     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Carle<1>
    • 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 nearby and to the southeast of Leeds.
    • At the time of his death, he was 91.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Andrew Carnegie     (Industrialist, philanthropist)
  • Gail Castleberry     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Castleberry<1>
    • 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 in Hampden County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southeast of Leeds. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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    • From Leeds to Oak Grove Cemetery
  • Teddy Charles     (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>
    • 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 in Hampden County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire County).
    • 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
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
    • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Leeds (which is located in Hampshire County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 57.
    • He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Leeds. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
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  • Calvin Coolidge     (30th President of the US (1923 - 1929))
  • Grace Coolidge     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge (1923 - 1929))
  • William Arthur Cummings     (Major league baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
    • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Leeds. Both communities are located in Hampshire 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Leeds. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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  • Pauline Curley     (Actress)
  • Cecil B. DeMille     (Producer, director)
  • Edward Dickinson     (Author, musician)
  • Emily Dickinson     (Poet)
    • Full name: Emily Elizabeth Dickinson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Dickinson<1>
    • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Leeds. Both communities are located in Hampshire County.
    • Amherst is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Leeds. Both communities are located in Hampshire County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 55.
    • She is buried at West Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Leeds. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for West Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Leeds to West 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.