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Notable Births & Deaths for Russell ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Russell. 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)
- John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Russell. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
- Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
- Mark Henry Belanger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Russell (which is located in Hampden County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
- Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Russell (which is located in Hampden County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
- Peter Bruni (Actor)
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Russell (which is located in Hampden 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>
- Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
- Gail Castleberry (Actress)
- Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Russell. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<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 in Franklin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Russell (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Russell. 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 Russell to Howland Cemetery
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Russell. Both communities are located in Hampden 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))
- Grace Coolidge (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge (1923 - 1929))
- Pauline Curley (Actress)
- Cecil B. DeMille (Producer, director)
- Edward Dickinson (Author, musician)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Russell (which is located in Hampden County).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Russell (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at West Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Russell. 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 Russell to West Cemetery
- Deborah Leah Sugarbaker Digges (Poet)
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. |
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