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Notable Births & Deaths for The Springs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding The Springs. 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of The Springs. Both communities are located in Barnstable County.
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of The Springs (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Carol Haney Blyden     (Dancer)
  • Shirley Booth     (Oscar winning actress)
  • Pat Carroll     (Actress, comedian)
    • Full name: Patricia Ann Carroll
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Carroll<1>
    • She was born in Shreveport (LA) on May 5, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Harwich Port (MA) on July 30, 2022 (a Saturday).
    • Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
    • Harwich Port is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of The Springs. Both communities are located in Barnstable County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 95.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Fanny Davenport     (Actress)
    • Full name: Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fanny Davenport<1>
    • She was born in London (England) on April 10, 1850 (a Wednesday) and died in South Duxbury (MA) on September 26, 1898 (a Monday).
    • South Duxbury is located in Plymouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of The Springs (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 48.
    • She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the northwest of The Springs. 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 The Springs to Forest Hills Cemetery
  • Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of The Springs (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
    • The body was cremated.
  • 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, Massachusetts.
    • New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of The Springs (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of The Springs (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the northwest of The Springs. 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 The Springs 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of The Springs (which is located in Barnstable County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
  • Cephas Giovanni Thompson     (Artist)

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.