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Notable Births & Deaths for East Sutton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding East Sutton. 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)
  • Sarah Josepha Hale     (Journalist, author)
  • George Henry Hall     (Artist)
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of East Sutton (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • Concord is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of East Sutton. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Old North Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast of East Sutton. 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 East Sutton 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of East Sutton (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • John 'Phenomental' Smith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: John Francis Gammon
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Phenomental' Smith<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of East Sutton (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • John Francis 'Phenomenal' Smith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: John Francis Gammon
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Phenomenal' Smith<1>
    • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of East Sutton (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Leon B. Stevens     (Actor)

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.