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Notable Births & Deaths for Andover ...

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

  • Amy Marcy Cheney Beach     (Composer)
  • J. Frank Burke     (Actor)
  • James Freeman Clarke     (Abolitionist, social reformer, author)
  • Sarah Josepha Hale     (Journalist, author)
  • Louise Lamprey     (Author)
  • Kathryn Woodman Leighton     (Artist)
  • George Ault 'Tad' Mosel     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • Franklin Pierce     (14th President of the US (1853 - 1857))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin Pierce<1>
    • He was born in Hillsboro (NH) on November 23, 1804 (a Friday) and died in Concord (NH) on October 8, 1869 (a Friday).
    • Hillsboro is located in Hillsborough County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Andover (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • Concord is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Andover. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Old North Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Andover. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Old North Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Old North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Andover to Old North Cemetery
  • Claude Rains     (Actor)
    • Full name: William Claude Rains
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Rains<1>
    • He was born in London (England) on November 10, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Laconia (NH) on May 30, 1967 (a Tuesday).
    • Laconia is located in Belknap County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Andover (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • John French Sloan     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John French Sloan<1>
    • He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on August 2, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in Hanover (NH) on September 7, 1951 (a Friday).
    • Lock Haven is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
    • Hanover is located in Grafton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Andover (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • The body was cremated.

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.