South Dartmouth (Bristol County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for South Dartmouth ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Dartmouth. 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of South Dartmouth (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
David Lawrence Angell (Producer)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lawrence Angell<1>
John Bartlett (Author)
- 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 in Plymouth County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bartlett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Kathryn Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on September 23, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn Bates<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Whitney Blake (Actress)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney Blake<1>
Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
- 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 nearby and to the north of South Dartmouth.
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Holyhood Cemetery
Sam Buffington (Actor)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth. Both communities are located in Bristol 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Buffington<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton (Major League Baseball)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Fall River is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
Herbert Butterfield (Actor)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on October 28, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 2, 1957 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Butterfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Frankie Carle (Musician)
- Born: Francis Nunzio Carlone
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 25, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Carle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Green - Wood Cemetery
Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tuesday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Swan Point Cemetery
Andrew James Coakley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew James Coakley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Kensico Cemetery
George M. Cohan (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
- Full name: George Michael Cohan
- He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George M. Cohan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nicholas Colasanto (Actor, director)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on January 19, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 12, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas Colasanto<1>
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of South Dartmouth. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Ann Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to St. Ann Cemetery
Edward M. 'Ed' Daily (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on September 7, 1862 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on October 21, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward M. 'Ed' Daily<1>
Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon (Actor)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 31, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 21, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Beverly National Cemetery, which is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beverly National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beverly National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Beverly National Cemetery
Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Dominic Paul DiMaggio
- 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 in Plymouth County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of South Dartmouth (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Newton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From South Dartmouth to Newton Cemetery
Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue (Major League Baseball)
- 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 north of South Dartmouth. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Taunton is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of South Dartmouth. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>

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.