Nonquitt (Bristol County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Nonquitt ...

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

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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
Whitney Blake (Actress)
- She was born in Eagle Rock (CA) on February 20, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on September 28, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Eagle Rock is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Edgartown is located in Dukes County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney Blake<1>
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 nearby and to the north of Nonquitt.
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which 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 Nonquitt to Holyhood Cemetery
Sam Buffington (Actor)
- He was born in Swansea (MA) on October 12, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 15, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Swansea is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Buffington<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nonquitt to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday).
- Fall River is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Fall River is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<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 Nonquitt to Green - Wood Cemetery
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Nonquitt. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Nonquitt to St. Ann 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 in Plymouth County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which 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 Nonquitt 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Nonquitt. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Taunton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Nonquitt. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>
Hugh Duffy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<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 Nonquitt to Calvary Cemetery
Mildred Dunnock (Actress)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on January 25, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Oak Bluffs (MA) on July 5, 1991 (a Friday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Oak Bluffs is located in Dukes County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Lambert's Cove Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast of Nonquitt. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mildred Dunnock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lambert's Cove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lambert's Cove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nonquitt to Lambert's Cove Cemetery
Johnny Gagnon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Gagnon<1>
Ruth Gordon (Actor, screenwriter, playwright)
- Full name: Ruth Gordon Jones
- She was born in Wollaston (MA) on October 30, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on August 28, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Wollaston is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Edgartown is located in Dukes County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Gordon<1>
John Alexander Charles Hamill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 18, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Bristol (RI) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bristol is located in Bristol County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Nonquitt. The cemetery is located in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander Charles Hamill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Marys Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Marys Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nonquitt to St. Marys Cemetery
Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- Lewiston is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey<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 Nonquitt to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Lillian Hellman (Playwright)
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on June 20, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Tisbury (MA) on June 30, 1984 (a Saturday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Tisbury is located in Dukes County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Nonquitt. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Hellman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Abel's Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Abel's Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nonquitt to Abel's Hill Cemetery
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 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- New Bedford is located nearby and to the north of Nonquitt.
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Nonquitt. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael P. 'Mike' Hines<1>
Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<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 Nonquitt to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Nonquitt (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Nonquitt to Hollywood Forever 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.