Woods Hole (Barnstable County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Woods Hole ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Woods Hole. 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 nearby and to the northeast of Woods Hole.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable 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 Woods Hole 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable 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 in Bristol County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable 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, 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 Woods Hole 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 in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lizzie Borden<1>
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 in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable 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 Woods Hole to Newton Cemetery
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Lambert's Cove Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Woods Hole.
- 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 Woods Hole 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Gordon<1>
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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Abel's Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Woods Hole. 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 Woods Hole 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, Massachusetts.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas H. 'Tom' Hernon<1>
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which 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 Woods Hole to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Patricia Neal (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Patsy Louise Neal
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patricia Neal<1>
Harry Duffield Stowe Stovey (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 20, 1856 (a Saturday) and died in New Bedford (MA) on September 20, 1937 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Duffield Stowe Stovey<1>
Cephas Giovanni Thompson (Artist)
- He was born in Middleborough (MA) on August 3, 1809 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 6, 1888 (a Friday).
- Middleborough is located in Plymouth County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Hole (which is located in Barnstable County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cephas Giovanni Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Hole to Woodlawn 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.