Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Old Cambridge. 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))
He was born in Medway (MA) on July 30, 1822 (a Tuesday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on March 27, 1897 (a Saturday).
Medway is located in Norfolk County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Old Cambridge (which is located in Middlesex County).
Dorchester is located nearby and to the southeast of Old Cambridge.
At the time of his death, he was 74.
He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south southeast of Old Cambridge. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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 nearby and to the east of Old Cambridge.
Natick is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Old Cambridge. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Old Cambridge. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 in Essex County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Old Cambridge (which is located in Middlesex County).
Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
At the time of his death, he was 101.
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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.