Holton (Hillsborough County, NH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Holton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Holton. 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 in Merrimack County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough 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 Holton to Forest Hills Cemetery
Helen May Butler (Bandmaster)
- She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Keene is located in Cheshire County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Covington is located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen May Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holton to Spring Grove 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Holton. Both communities are located in Hillsborough 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 Holton 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough 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 Holton 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Holton. Both communities are located in Hillsborough 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 Holton to Green - Wood Cemetery
Tara Correa-McMullen (Actress)
- She was born in Westminster (VT) on May 24, 1989 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on October 21, 2005 (a Friday).
- Westminster is located in Windham County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 16.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tara Correa-McMullen<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 Holton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 in Merrimack County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough 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 Holton to Wildwood Cemetery
P.J. O'Rourke (Author, satirist)
- Full name: Patrick Jake O'Rourke
- He was born in Toledo (OH) on November 14, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Sharon (NH) on February 15, 2022 (a Tuesday).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Sharon is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Holton. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.
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 nearby and to the north of Holton.
- Concord is located in Merrimack County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough 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 east northeast of Holton. 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 Holton 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 in Merrimack County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Blossom Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east northeast of Holton. 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 Holton to Blossom Hill Cemetery
Andrew Joseph Russell (Photographer, painter)
- He was born in Walpole (NH) on March 20, 1829 (a Friday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on September 20, 1902 (a Saturday).
- Walpole is located in Cheshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Holton (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Joseph Russell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cypress Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holton to Cypress Hills Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Holton. Both communities are located in Hillsborough 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Holton. Both communities are located in Hillsborough 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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Holton. Both communities are located in Hillsborough 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east northeast of Holton. 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 Holton 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.