Royalston (Worcester County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Royalston ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Royalston. 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 in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Royalston. 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 Royalston 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- 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 Royalston to Mt. Olivet 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- North Brookfield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Royalston. 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 Royalston 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Fitchburg is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Royalston (which is located in Worcester 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 Royalston to Spring Grove Cemetery
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 in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Royalston. 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 Royalston 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Ed' Cogswell<1>
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Royalston (which is located in Worcester 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Royalston. 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 Royalston to Aspen Grove 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at West Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Royalston. 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 Royalston 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Royalston. 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 Royalston 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Royalston. 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 Royalston 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 in Franklin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester 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 Royalston to Graceland Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Gregory (Pioneer physician)
- He was born in Guilford (VT) on April 19, 1813 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 23, 1872 (a Saturday).
- Guilford is located in Windham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Gregory<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Royalston to Forest Hills Cemetery
Philip Hooker (Architect)
- He was born in Rutland (MA) on October 28, 1766 (a Tuesday) and died in Albany (NY) on January 31, 1836 (a Sunday).
- Rutland is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Hooker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Royalston to Albany Rural Cemetery
Myron Hunt (Architect)
- He was born in Sunderland (MA) on February 27, 1868 (a Thursday) and died in Port Hueneme (CA) on May 26, 1952 (a Monday).
- Sunderland is located in Franklin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- Port Hueneme is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myron Hunt<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Royalston to San Gabriel Cemetery
William Morris Hunt (Artist)
- He was born in Brattleboro (VT) on March 31, 1824 (a Wednesday) and died in Portsmouth (NH) on September 8, 1879 (a Monday).
- Brattleboro is located in Windham County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Royalston. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Morris Hunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (VT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Royalston to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Ray Hylan (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on August 7, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 27, 1983 (a Friday).
- Fitchburg is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Royalston. Both communities are located in Worcester County.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Hylan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Royalston to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Helen Hunt Jackson (Author)
- She was born in Amherst (MA) on October 15, 1830 (a Friday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on August 12, 1885 (a Wednesday).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Royalston (which is located in Worcester County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in El Paso County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Hunt Jackson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Royalston to Evergreen 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.