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Notable Births & Deaths for Monroe Bridge ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Monroe Bridge. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Monroe Bridge. Both communities are located in Franklin County.
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Monroe Bridge. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Arms Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Monroe Bridge to Arms Cemetery
  • Susan B. Anthony     (Activist, suffragette)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta     (Author)
  • Peter Bruni     (Actor)
  • 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 and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Conway is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Monroe Bridge. Both communities are located in Franklin County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 57.
    • He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Monroe Bridge. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Howland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Monroe Bridge to Howland Cemetery
  • Cecil B. DeMille     (Producer, director)
  • John Francis 'Jack' Ferry     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Jack' Ferry<1>
    • He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on April 7, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsfield (MA) on August 29, 1954 (a Sunday).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • Marshall Field     (Businessman, entrepreneur)
  • Carmen Filpi     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Filpi<1>
    • He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on March 22, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on May 9, 2003 (a Friday).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • Ulysses Franklin Grant     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Dr. Samuel Gregory     (Pioneer physician)
  • Carol Holloway     (Actress)
  • Myron Hunt     (Architect)
  • William Morris Hunt     (Artist)
  • Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr.     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Brattleboro (VT) on June 16, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on August 12, 2011 (a Friday).
    • Brattleboro is located in Windham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Elaine Cancilla Orbach     (Dancer, actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elaine Cancilla Orbach<1>
    • She was born in Pittsfield (MA) on January 19, 1940 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on April 1, 2009 (a Wednesday).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Monroe Bridge (which is located in Franklin County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • Elisha Graves Otis     (Inventor)
  • Matthew Perry     (Actor, comedian, producer)
  • Brian Piccolo     (Professional football)
  • Michael Riley 'Doc' Powers     (Major League Baseball)

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.