Manomet (Plymouth County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Manomet ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Manomet. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Adams<1>
Casey Affleck (Oscar winning actor, director)
- Born: Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt
- He was born in Falmouth (MA) on August 12, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- Falmouth is located in Barnstable County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
John Bartlett (Author)
- He was born in Plymouth (MA) on June 14, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on December 3, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Plymouth is located nearby and to the northwest of Manomet.
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bartlett<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 Manomet to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
- She was born in New Bedford (MA) on December 24, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Saddle Brook (NJ) on May 10, 1964 (a Sunday).
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Holyhood Cemetery
Fanny Davenport (Actress)
- Full name: Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport
- She was born in London (England) on April 10, 1850 (a Wednesday) and died in South Duxbury (MA) on September 26, 1898 (a Monday).
- South Duxbury is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fanny Davenport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Forest Hills Cemetery
Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Dominic Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on February 12, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on May 8, 2009 (a Friday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Marion is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Newton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Newton Cemetery
Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Raynham (MA) on June 8, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Taunton (MA) on June 12, 1902 (a Thursday).
- Raynham is located in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>
John Doucette (Actor)
- Full name: John Arthur Doucette
- He was born in Brockton (MA) on January 21, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Banning (CA) on August 16, 1994 (a Tuesday).
- Brockton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- Banning is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Doucette<1>
Alfred Hall (Actor)
- Full name: Alfred Henry Hall
- He was born in Brockton (MA) on December 2, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 21, 1943 (a Wednesday).
- Brockton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Hall<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 Manomet to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in East Bridgewater (MA) on November 4, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in New Bedford (MA) on February 4, 1902 (a Tuesday).
- East Bridgewater is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
Michael P. 'Mike' Hines (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in County Kerry (Ireland) on September 1, 1862 (a Monday) and died in Taunton (MA) on March 14, 1910 (a Monday).
- Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael P. 'Mike' Hines<1>
Will 'Cannonball' Jackman (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Kyle (TX) on October 7, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on September 8, 1972 (a Friday).
- Kyle is located in Hays County, Texas.
- Marion is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Cannonball' Jackman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Frances Sargent Locke Osgood (Poet)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on June 18, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Hingham (MA) on May 12, 1850 (a Sunday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Hingham is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of her death, she was -62.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Sargent Locke Osgood<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 Manomet to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Eddie Pellagrini (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on March 13, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Weymouth (MA) on October 11, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Weymouth is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Pellagrini<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Massachusetts National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Massachusetts National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Massachusetts National Cemetery
Jimmy Slyde (Entertainer)
- Born: Jame Titus Godbolt
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on October 2, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Hanson (MA) on May 16, 2008 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Hanson is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Slyde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Forest Hills Cemetery
Harry Duffield Stowe Stovey (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 20, 1856 (a Saturday) and died in New Bedford (MA) on September 20, 1937 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Manomet (which is located in Plymouth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Duffield Stowe Stovey<1>
John L. Sullivan (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Roxbury (MA) on October 15, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Abington (MA) on February 2, 1918 (a Saturday).
- Roxbury is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Abington is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of Manomet. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John L. Sullivan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Calvary Cemetery
Cephas Giovanni Thompson (Artist)
- He was born in Middleborough (MA) on August 3, 1809 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 6, 1888 (a Friday).
- Middleborough is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Manomet. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cephas Giovanni Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Manomet to Woodlawn 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.