Notable Births & Deaths for Franklin ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Franklin. 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)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amy Marcy Cheney Beach<1>
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Franklin. 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Franklin to Forest Hills Cemetery
• Sarah Josepha Hale     (Journalist, author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Josepha Hale<1>
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Franklin (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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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• Louise Lamprey     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Lamprey<1>
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Franklin (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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Blossom Hill Cemetery<1>
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• George Ault 'Tad' Mosel     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Ault 'Tad' Mosel<1>
  • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Franklin. 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Wildwood Cemetery<1>
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• 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Franklin (which is located in Merrimack County).
  • Concord is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Franklin. 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 south southeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Old North Cemetery<1>
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• 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Franklin (which is located in Merrimack County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.