Newbury Old Town (Essex County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Newbury Old Town ...

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

Edwin Adams (Actor)
- He was born in Medford (MA) on February 3, 1834 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 28, 1877 (a Sunday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Hannah Adams (Author)
- She was born in Medford (MA) on October 2, 1755 (a Thursday) and died in Brookline (MA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Brookline is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hannah Adams<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 Newbury Old Town to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Addrisi (Musician)
- He was born in Winthrop (MA) on December 14, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- Winthrop is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Addrisi<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 Newbury Old Town to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Elizabeth Cary Agassiz (Scientist)
- She was born in Boston (MA) on December 5, 1822 (a Thursday) and died in Arlington (MA) on June 27, 1907 (a Thursday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Arlington is located in Middlesex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Cary Agassiz<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 Newbury Old Town to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Harry Agganis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lynn (MA) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on June 27, 1955 (a Monday).
- Lynn is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town. Both communities are located in Essex County.
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Agganis<1>
Jack Albertson (Actor, comedian, dancer, singer)
- Full name: Harold Albertson
- He was born in Malden (MA) on June 16, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 25, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Malden is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Albertson<1>
Thomas Bailey Aldrich (Author, poet, editor)
- He was born in Portsmouth (NH) on November 11, 1836 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 19, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Bailey Aldrich<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 Newbury Old Town to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Horatio Alger, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Chelsea (MA) on January 13, 1832 (a Friday) and died in Natick (MA) on July 18, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Chelsea is located in Suffolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Natick is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horatio Alger, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Glenwood Cemetery
Ed Ames (Entertainer)
- Full name: Edmund Dantes Urick
- He was born in Malden (MA) on July 9, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 21, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Malden is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Ames<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Westwood Memorial Park
Mary Carew Armstrong (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- She was born in Medford (MA) on September 18, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Framingham (MA) on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carew Armstrong<1>
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Riverside National Cemetery
Brooke Astor (Philanthropist)
- Born: Roberta Brooke Russell
- She was born in Portsmouth (NH) on March 30, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Briarcliff Manor (NY) on August 13, 2007 (a Monday).
- Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 105.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brooke Astor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Riverside National Cemetery
Will Barnet (Artist)
- Born: William Barris Barnett
- He was born in Beverly (MA) on May 25, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on November 13, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Beverly is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town. Both communities are located in Essex County.
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will Barnet<1>
Lee Bergere (Actor)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on April 10, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Fremont (NH) on January 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fremont is located in Rockingham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Bergere<1>
Leonard Bernstein (Composer, conductor and pianist)
- Born: Israel Isidore Beilin
- He was born in Lawrence (MA) on August 25, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on October 14, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Lawrence is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Newbury Old Town. Both communities are located in Essex County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard Bernstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Green - Wood Cemetery
Howard Carleton 'Dick' Blaisdell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bradford (MA) on June 18, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Malden (MA) on August 20, 1886 (a Friday).
- Bradford is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Newbury Old Town. Both communities are located in Essex County.
- Malden is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Carleton 'Dick' Blaisdell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Riverview Cemetery
Frank J. Bonner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on August 20, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 31, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank J. Bonner<1>
Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Charleston (SC) on December 22, 1821 (a Saturday) and died in Manchester By The Sea (MA) on September 16, 1883 (a Sunday).
- Charleston is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- Manchester By The Sea is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town. Both communities are located in Essex County.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Junius Brutus Booth, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Rosedale Cemetery
Philip Hilaire Bourneuf (Actor)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on January 7, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on March 23, 1979 (a Friday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Hilaire Bourneuf<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Newbury Old Town to Westwood Memorial Park
Nathaniel Bowditch (Scientist)
- He was born in Salem (MA) on March 26, 1773 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1838 (a Friday).
- Salem is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town. Both communities are located in Essex County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Newbury Old Town (which is located in Essex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Newbury Old Town. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel Bowditch<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 Newbury Old Town to Mt. Auburn 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.