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Notable Births & Deaths for Rings Corner ...

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

  • Amy Marcy Cheney Beach     (Composer)
  • 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 in Rockingham County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Rings Corner (which is located in Merrimack 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>
  • George Henry Hall     (Artist)
  • Louise Lamprey     (Author)
  • Tommy Makem     (Musician)
    • He was born in Keady (Northern Ireland) on November 4, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Dover (NH) on August 1, 2007 (a Wednesday).
    • Dover is located in Strafford County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Rings Corner (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Makem<1>
  • George Ault 'Tad' Mosel     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • 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 in Hillsborough County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Rings Corner (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • Concord is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Rings Corner. Both communities are located in Merrimack County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Old North Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Rings Corner. 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 Rings Corner to Old North Cemetery
  • Parker Pillsbury     (Abolitionist, feminist)
  • Claude Rains     (Actor)
    • Full name: William Claude Rains
    • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Rings Corner (which is located in Merrimack County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Rains<1>
  • 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 in Hillsborough County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Rings Corner (which is located in Merrimack 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 in Hillsborough County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Rings Corner (which is located in Merrimack 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)
  • Jethro Warner     (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.