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Notable Births & Deaths for Silver Shell Beach ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Silver Shell Beach. 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 east of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
  • Harry Anderson     (Actor, comedian, magician)
    • Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
    • He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
    • Newport is located in Newport County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • The body was cremated.
  • John Bartlett     (Author)
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Carol Haney Blyden     (Dancer)
  • Sam Buffington     (Actor)
  • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Silver Shell Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
    • Fall River is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Silver Shell Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 46.
  • Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Silver Shell Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
    • Taunton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Silver Shell Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 32.
  • Mildred Dunnock     (Actress)
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
    • The body was cremated.
  • John Alexander Charles Hamill     (Major League Baseball)
  • Lillian Hellman     (Playwright)
  • 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 in Plymouth County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • New Bedford is located nearby and to the northwest of Silver Shell Beach.
    • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Silver Shell Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 47.
  • Julia Ward Howe     (Author, social reformer)
  • John Huston     (Director, screenwriter, actor)
  • 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 in Plymouth County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Silver Shell Beach. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Silver Shell Beach to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
  • Oliver Shaw     (Musician, composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver Shaw<1>
    • He was born in Newport (RI) on March 13, 1779 (a Saturday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 31, 1848 (a Sunday).
    • Newport is located in Newport County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Silver Shell Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
    • Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • At the time of his death, he was 69.
    • He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Silver Shell Beach. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Silver Shell Beach to Swan Point 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.