Wigwam Beach (Bristol County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wigwam Beach ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wigwam 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 Wigwam Beach (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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Wigwam 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Wigwam Beach (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 (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Wigwam Beach (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 west of Wigwam Beach.
- 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 (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Holyhood Cemetery
Lizzie Borden (Crime figure)
- Full name: Lizzie Andrew Borden
- She was born in Fall River (MA) on July 19, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Fall River (MA) on June 1, 1927 (a Wednesday).
- Fall River is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Fall River is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lizzie Borden<1>
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wigwam Beach. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Fall River is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach. 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>
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach (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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Green - Wood Cemetery
Fanny Davenport (Actress)
- Full name: Fanny Lily Gipsey Davenport
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Wigwam Beach. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fanny Davenport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Forest Hills 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Wigwam Beach (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 (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach 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 northwest of Wigwam Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- Taunton is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wigwam Beach. 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>
Mildred Dunnock (Actress)
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on January 25, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Oak Bluffs (MA) on July 5, 1991 (a Friday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Oak Bluffs is located in Dukes County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Lambert's Cove Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Wigwam Beach. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mildred Dunnock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lambert's Cove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lambert's Cove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Lambert's Cove Cemetery
Ruth Gordon (Actor, screenwriter, playwright)
- Full name: Ruth Gordon Jones
- 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 Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Gordon<1>
John Alexander Charles Hamill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 18, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Bristol (RI) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bristol is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west northwest of Wigwam Beach. The cemetery is located in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander Charles Hamill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Marys Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Marys Cemetery (RI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to St. Marys Cemetery
Lillian Hellman (Playwright)
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on June 20, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Tisbury (MA) on June 30, 1984 (a Saturday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Tisbury is located in Dukes County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Wigwam Beach. The cemetery is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Hellman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Abel's Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Abel's Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Abel's Hill Cemetery
Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- New Bedford is located nearby and to the west of Wigwam Beach.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
Michael P. 'Mike' Hines (Major League Baseball)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Wigwam Beach. Both communities are located in Bristol County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael P. 'Mike' Hines<1>
Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Will 'Cannonball' Jackman (Professional baseball)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Wigwam Beach (which is located in Bristol County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north northwest of Wigwam Beach. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will 'Cannonball' Jackman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wigwam Beach to Mt. Hope 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.