Dows Corner (Rockingham County, NH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Dows Corner ...

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

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (Author, poet, editor)
- He was born in Portsmouth (NH) on November 11, 1836 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 19, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Portsmouth is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southwest of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Bailey Aldrich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Brooke Astor (Philanthropist)
- Born: Roberta Brooke Russell
- She was born in Portsmouth (NH) on March 30, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Briarcliff Manor (NY) on August 13, 2007 (a Monday).
- Portsmouth is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 105.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brooke Astor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Will Barnet (Artist)
- Born: William Barris Barnett
- He was born in Beverly (MA) on May 25, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on November 13, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Beverly is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 101.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will Barnet<1>
Lee Bergere (Actor)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on April 10, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Fremont (NH) on January 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fremont is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Bergere<1>
Leonard Bernstein (Composer, conductor and pianist)
- Born: Israel Isidore Beilin
- He was born in Lawrence (MA) on August 25, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on October 14, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Lawrence is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard Bernstein<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 Dows Corner to Green - Wood Cemetery
Howard Carleton 'Dick' Blaisdell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bradford (MA) on June 18, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Malden (MA) on August 20, 1886 (a Friday).
- Bradford is located in Essex County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Malden is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southwest of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Carleton 'Dick' Blaisdell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Riverview Cemetery
Junius Brutus Booth, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Charleston (SC) on December 22, 1821 (a Saturday) and died in Manchester By The Sea (MA) on September 16, 1883 (a Sunday).
- Charleston is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- Manchester By The Sea is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Junius Brutus Booth, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Rosedale Cemetery
John Horne Burns (Author)
- He was born in Andover (MA) on October 7, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Cecina (Italy) on August 11, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Andover is located in Essex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south southwest of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Horne Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Holyhood Cemetery
Al Capp (Cartoonist)
- Born: Alfred Gerald Caplin
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on September 28, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hampton (NH) on November 5, 1979 (a Monday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- South Hampton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capp<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Prospect Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Nathaniel Currier (Lithographer)
- He was born in Roxbury (MA) on March 27, 1813 (a Saturday) and died in Amesbury (MA) on November 20, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Roxbury is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Amesbury is located in Essex County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel Currier<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 Dows Corner to Green - Wood Cemetery
Robert Henry 'Bob' Dee, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Quincy (MA) on May 18, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Portsmouth (NH) on April 18, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Portsmouth is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Blue Hill Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Henry 'Bob' Dee, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Blue Hill Cemetery
Ronnie James Dio (Musician)
- Born: Ronald James Padavona
- He was born in Portsmouth (NH) on July 10, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 16, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Portsmouth is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie James Dio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William E. 'Wild Bill' Donovan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lawrence (MA) on October 13, 1876 (a Friday) and died in Forsyth (NY) on December 9, 1923 (a Sunday).
- Lawrence is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Forsyth is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William E. 'Wild Bill' Donovan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Holy Cross Cemetery
John A. 'Jocko' Flynn (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lawrence (MA) on June 30, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (MA) on December 31, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrence is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Lawrence is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John A. 'Jocko' Flynn<1>
William Lloyd Garrison (Abolitionist, social reformer)
- He was born in Newburyport (MA) on December 10, 1805 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 24, 1879 (a Saturday).
- Newburyport is located in Essex County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south southwest of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lloyd Garrison<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 Dows Corner to Forest Hills Cemetery
Robert Gerard Goulet (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Lawrence (MA) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 30, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrence is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Gerard Goulet<1>
Raymond Greenleaf (Actor)
- Born: Roger Ramon Greenleaf
- He was born in Gloucester (MA) on January 1, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 29, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Gloucester is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Greenleaf<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Oakwood Memorial Park
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham 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 Dows Corner to Green - Wood Cemetery
William Morris Hunt (Artist)
- He was born in Brattleboro (VT) on March 31, 1824 (a Wednesday) and died in Portsmouth (NH) on September 8, 1879 (a Monday).
- Brattleboro is located in Windham County, Vermont.
- Portsmouth is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Dows Corner. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Windham County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Morris Hunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Zena Keefe (Actress)
- She was born in San Francisco (CA) on June 26, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Danvers (MA) on November 17, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Danvers is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southwest of Dows Corner. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zena Keefe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Priscilla Lane (Actress, singer)
- Born: Priscilla Mullican
- She was born in Indianola (IA) on June 12, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Andover (MA) on April 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Indianola is located in Warren County, Iowa.
- Andover is located in Essex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Dows Corner (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Priscilla Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dows Corner to Arlington National 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.