Contoocook (Merrimack County, NH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Contoocook ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Contoocook. 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)
- She was born in Henniker (NH) on September 5, 1867 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on December 27, 1944 (a Wednesday).
- Henniker is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Contoocook. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amy Marcy Cheney Beach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Forest Hills Cemetery
Horace Greeley (Journalist)
- He was born in Amherst (NH) on February 3, 1811 (a Sunday) and died in Pleasantville (NY) on November 29, 1872 (a Friday).
- Amherst is located in Hillsborough County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- Pleasantville is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Greeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Green - Wood Cemetery
Sarah Josepha Hale (Journalist, author)
- She was born in Newport (NH) on October 24, 1788 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 30, 1879 (a Wednesday).
- Newport is located in Sullivan County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Josepha Hale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Laurel Hill Cemetery
George Henry Hall (Artist)
- He was born in Manchester (NH) on September 21, 1825 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 17, 1913 (a Monday).
- Manchester is located in Hillsborough County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Green - Wood Cemetery
Louise Lamprey (Author)
- Born: Lunnette E. Lamprey
- She was born in Alexandria (NH) on April 17, 1869 (a Saturday) and died in Limerick (ME) on January 13, 1951 (a Saturday).
- Alexandria is located in Grafton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- Limerick is located in York County, Maine.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Blossom Hill Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Contoocook. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Lamprey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blossom Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blossom Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Blossom Hill Cemetery
George Ault 'Tad' Mosel (Playwright, screenwriter)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 1, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Concord (NH) on August 24, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County, Ohio.
- Concord is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Contoocook. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Ault 'Tad' Mosel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wildwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Wildwood Cemetery
Franklin Pierce (14th President of the US (1853 - 1857))
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- Concord is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Contoocook. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Old North Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Contoocook. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin Pierce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Old North Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Old North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Old North Cemetery
Parker Pillsbury (Abolitionist, feminist)
- He was born in Hamilton (MA) on September 22, 1809 (a Friday) and died in Concord (NH) on July 7, 1898 (a Thursday).
- Hamilton is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Concord is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Contoocook. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Blossom Hill Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Contoocook. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Parker Pillsbury<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blossom Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blossom Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Blossom Hill Cemetery
Claude Rains (Actor)
- Full name: William Claude Rains
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Rains<1>
John 'Phenomental' Smith (Major League Baseball)
- Born: John Francis Gammon
- He was born in Manayunk (PA) on December 12, 1864 (a Monday) and died in Manchester (NH) on April 3, 1952 (a Thursday).
- Manayunk is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Manchester is located in Hillsborough County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Phenomental' Smith<1>
John Francis 'Phenomenal' Smith (Major League Baseball)
- Born: John Francis Gammon
- He was born in Manayunk (PA) on December 12, 1864 (a Monday) and died in Manchester (NH) on April 3, 1952 (a Thursday).
- Manayunk is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Manchester is located in Hillsborough County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Phenomenal' Smith<1>
Leon B. Stevens (Actor)
- He was born in Manchester (NH) on January 13, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Oro Valley (AZ) on July 30, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Manchester is located in Hillsborough County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Contoocook (which is located in Merrimack County).
- Oro Valley is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east northeast of Contoocook. The cemetery is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon B. Stevens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pine Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Contoocook to Pine Grove 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.