Richmond (Cheshire County, NH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Richmond ...

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

James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shelburne Falls (MA) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 27, 1907 (a Friday).
- Shelburne Falls is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Arms Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arms Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Arms Cemetery
Jacques Aubuchon (Actor)
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on October 30, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacques Aubuchon<1>
Jimmy Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: James Erigena Barrett
- He was born in Athol (MA) on March 28, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 1921 (a Monday).
- Athol is located in Worcester County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ron Bouchard (Professional auto racing)
- Full name: Ronald R. Bouchard
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on December 10, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Bouchard<1>
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Richmond. Both communities are located in Cheshire 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 Richmond to Spring Grove Cemetery
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
- He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday).
- North Adams is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Howland Cemetery
Edward 'Ed' Cogswell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in England on February 25, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on July 27, 1888 (a Friday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Ed' Cogswell<1>
Emily Dickinson (Poet)
- Full name: Emily Elizabeth Dickinson
- She was born in Amherst (MA) on December 10, 1830 (a Friday) and died in Amherst (MA) on May 15, 1886 (a Saturday).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at West Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emily Dickinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to West Cemetery
Deborah Leah Sugarbaker Digges (Poet)
- She was born in Jefferson City (MO) on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) and died in Amherst (MA) on April 10, 2009 (a Friday).
- Jefferson City is located in Cole County, Missouri.
- Amherst is located in Hampshire County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Deborah Leah Sugarbaker Digges<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 Richmond to Wildwood Cemetery
Walter Alden Dyer (Author)
- He was born in Roslindale (MA) on October 10, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Pelham (MA) on June 20, 1943 (a Sunday).
- Roslindale is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Pelham is located in Hampshire County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Alden Dyer<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 Richmond to Wildwood Cemetery
Marshall Field, III (Businessman, entrepreneur)
- He was born in Conway (MA) on August 18, 1834 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 16, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Conway is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Field, III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Graceland Cemetery
Dr. Samuel Gregory (Pioneer physician)
- He was born in Guilford (VT) on April 19, 1813 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 23, 1872 (a Saturday).
- Guilford is located in Windham County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel Gregory<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 Richmond to Forest Hills Cemetery
Myron Hunt (Architect)
- He was born in Sunderland (MA) on February 27, 1868 (a Thursday) and died in Port Hueneme (CA) on May 26, 1952 (a Monday).
- Sunderland is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Port Hueneme is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myron Hunt<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to San Gabriel 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 and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Portsmouth is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west northwest of Richmond. The cemetery 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 Richmond to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Ray Hylan (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on August 7, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 27, 1983 (a Friday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Hylan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Brattleboro (VT) on June 16, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on August 12, 2011 (a Friday).
- Brattleboro is located in Windham County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr.<1>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire 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 Richmond to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 in Hillsborough County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.
Elisha Graves Otis (Inventor)
- He was born in Halifax (VT) on August 3, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Yonkers (NY) on April 8, 1861 (a Monday).
- Halifax is located in Windham County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Yonkers is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elisha Graves Otis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to Oakland Cemetery
Martin J. 'Mart' Powell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fitchburg (MA) on March 25, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Fitchburg (MA) on February 5, 1888 (a Sunday).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- Fitchburg is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Richmond (which is located in Cheshire County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at St. Bernards Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Richmond. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin J. 'Mart' Powell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Bernards Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Richmond to St. Bernards 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Richmond. Both communities are located in Cheshire 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 Richmond to Cypress Hills 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.