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Notable Births & Deaths for South Pond ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Pond. 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.

  • Abigail Adams     (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of John Adams (1797 - 1801))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Adams<1>
    • She was born in Weymouth (MA) on November 22, 1744 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on October 28, 1818 (a Wednesday).
    • Weymouth is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 73.
  • John Adams     (2nd President of the US (1797 - 1801))
    • Full name: John Edmund Adams
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Adams<1>
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on October 30, 1735 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday).
    • Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • John Quincy Adams     (6th President of the US (1825 - 1829))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quincy Adams<1>
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on July 11, 1767 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on February 23, 1848 (a Wednesday).
    • Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
  • John Bartlett     (Author)
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of South Pond (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 39 miles [62.8 km] to the northwest of South Pond. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From South Pond to Holyhood Cemetery
  • Fanny Davenport     (Actress)
  • 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 in Bristol County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 32.
  • John Doucette     (Actor)
    • Full name: John Arthur Doucette
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Doucette<1>
    • He was born in Brockton (MA) on January 21, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Banning (CA) on August 16, 1994 (a Tuesday).
    • Brockton is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of South Pond. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
    • Banning is located in Riverside County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • Alfred Hall     (Actor)
  • John Hancock     (Declaration of Independence Signer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hancock<1>
    • He was born in Braintree (MA) on January 23, 1737 (a Wednesday) and died in Quincy (MA) on October 8, 1793 (a Tuesday).
    • Braintree is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of South Pond (which is located in Plymouth County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 56.
    • He is buried at Granary Burying Ground, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the northwest of South Pond. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Granary Burying Ground<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From South Pond to Granary Burying Ground
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of South Pond. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
    • New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of South Pond (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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of South Pond (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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of South Pond. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of South Pond. 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 South Pond to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Frank 'Bucko' Kilroy     (Professional football)
  • Frances Sargent Locke Osgood     (Poet)
  • Eddie Pellagrini     (Major League Baseball)
  • Shawn Michael Phelan     (Actor)
  • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of South Pond. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of South Pond. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From South Pond to Forest Hills Cemetery
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of South Pond. Both communities are located in Plymouth County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 59.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of South Pond. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From South Pond to Calvary 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.