Orange (Franklin County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Orange ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Orange. 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)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Orange. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Orange. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arms Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Arms Cemetery
Jacques Aubuchon (Actor)
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on October 30, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacques Aubuchon<1>
Jimmy Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Erigena Barrett
- He was born in Athol (MA) on March 28, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 1921 (a Monday).
- Athol is located nearby and to the east of Orange.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
- She was born in Walla Walla (WA) on August 15, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hadley (MA) on August 9, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- South Hadley is located in Hampshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Eugenie Bauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Kensico Cemetery
Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Orange. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to St. John's Cemetery
Ron Bouchard (Professional auto racing)
- Full name: Ronald R. Bouchard
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on December 10, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Bouchard<1>
Lewis J. Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leominster (MA) on February 1, 1858 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on January 15, 1889 (a Tuesday).
- Leominster is located in Worcester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis J. Brown<1>
Helen May Butler (Bandmaster)
- She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Keene is located in Cheshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen May Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Spring Grove Cemetery
Eric Carle (Author)
- He was born in Syracuse (NY) on June 25, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Northampton (MA) on May 23, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eric Carle<1>
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
- 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, Massachusetts.
- Conway is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Orange. Both communities are located in Franklin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest of Orange. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Howland Cemetery
Edward 'Ed' Cogswell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in England on February 25, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on July 27, 1888 (a Friday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Ed' Cogswell<1>
John Conte (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Palmer (MA) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 4, 2006 (a Monday).
- Palmer is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Conte<1>
Calvin Coolidge (30th President of the US (1923 - 1929))
- Full name: John Calvin Coolidge, Jr.
- He was born in Plymouth (VT) on July 4, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Northampton (MA) on January 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Plymouth is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, which is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Coolidge<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plymouth Notch Cemetery (VT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Plymouth Notch Cemetery
Grace Coolidge (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge (1923 - 1929))
- Born: Grace Anna Goodhue
- She was born in Burlington (VT) on January 3, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Northampton (MA) on July 8, 1957 (a Monday).
- Burlington is located in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- Northampton is located in Hampshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Plymouth Notch Cemetery, which is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace Coolidge<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Plymouth Notch Cemetery (VT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Plymouth Notch Cemetery
William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
- He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
- Ware is located in Hampshire County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Orange. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Aspen Grove Cemetery
Cecil B. DeMille (Producer, director)
- Full name: Cecil Blount DeMille
- He was born in Ashfield (MA) on August 12, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Ashfield is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Orange. Both communities are located in Franklin County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil B. DeMille<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Emily Dickinson (Poet)
- Full name: Emily Elizabeth Dickinson
- She was born in Amherst (MA) on December 10, 1830 (a Friday) and died in Amherst (MA) on May 15, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at West Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Orange. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Dickinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to West Cemetery
Deborah Leah Sugarbaker Digges (Poet)
- She was born in Jefferson City (MO) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) and died in Amherst (MA) on April 10, 2009 (a Friday).
- Jefferson City is located in Cole County, Missouri.
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Orange. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Deborah Leah Sugarbaker Digges<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Wildwood Cemetery
Walter Alden Dyer (Author)
- He was born in Roslindale (MA) on October 10, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Pelham (MA) on June 20, 1943 (a Sunday).
- Roslindale is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Pelham is located in Hampshire County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Orange (which is located in Franklin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Orange. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Alden Dyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Wildwood Cemetery
Marshall Field, III (Businessman, entrepreneur)
- He was born in Conway (MA) on August 18, 1834 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 16, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Conway is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Orange. Both communities are located in Franklin County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Field, III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Orange to Graceland 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.