Notable Births & Deaths for Point Independence ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Point Independence. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
• John Bartlett     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bartlett<1>
  • He was born in Plymouth (MA) on June 14, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on December 3, 1905 (a Sunday).
  • Plymouth is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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• Whitney Blake     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney Blake<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 77.
  • The body was cremated.
• Carol Haney Blyden     (Dancer)
  • Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
  • 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 in Bristol County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of her death, she was 39.
  • She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north northwest of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery<1>
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• Sam Buffington     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Buffington<1>
  • 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 in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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• Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
  • 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 in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 46.
• Fanny Davenport     (Actress)
  • Full name: Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fanny Davenport<1>
  • She was born in London (England) on April 10, 1850 (a Wednesday) and died in South Duxbury (MA) on September 26, 1898 (a Monday).
  • South Duxbury is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • At the time of her death, she was 48.
  • She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northwest of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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• Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Dominic Paul DiMaggio
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio<1>
  • 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery<1>
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• Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>
  • 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 in Bristol County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 32.
• Mildred Dunnock     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mildred Dunnock<1>
  • 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 Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • Oak Bluffs is located in Dukes County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 90.
  • She is buried at Lambert's Cove Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lambert's Cove Cemetery<1>
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• Ruth Gordon     (Actor, screenwriter, playwright)
  • Full name: Ruth Gordon Jones
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Gordon<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • The body was cremated.
• Lillian Hellman     (Playwright)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Hellman<1>
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 79.
  • She is buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Abel's Hill Cemetery<1>
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• Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 35.
• Michael P. 'Mike' Hines     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael P. 'Mike' Hines<1>
  • 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 in Bristol County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 47.
• Will 'Cannonball' Jackman     (Professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Cannonball' Jackman<1>
  • He was born in Kyle (TX) on October 7, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on September 8, 1972 (a Friday).
  • Kyle is located in Hays County, Texas.
  • Marion is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northwest of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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• Patricia Neal     (Oscar winning actress)
  • Born: Patsy Louise Neal
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Neal<1>
  • She was born in Packard (KY) on January 20, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Edgartown (MA) on August 8, 2010 (a Sunday).
  • Packard is located in Whitley County, Kentucky.
  • Edgartown is located in Dukes County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Point Independence (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 84.
• Jimmy Slyde     (Entertainer)
  • Born: Jame Titus Godbolt
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Slyde<1>
  • He was born in Atlanta (GA) on October 2, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Hanson (MA) on May 16, 2008 (a Friday).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • Hanson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northwest of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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• John L. Sullivan     (Professional boxer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John L. Sullivan<1>
  • He was born in Roxbury (MA) on October 15, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Abington (MA) on February 2, 1918 (a Saturday).
  • Roxbury is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Abington is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the north northwest of Point Independence. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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• Cephas Giovanni Thompson     (Artist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cephas Giovanni Thompson<1>
  • He was born in Middleborough (MA) on August 3, 1809 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 6, 1888 (a Friday).
  • Middleborough is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Point Independence. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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