Rye North Beach (Rockingham County, NH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rye North Beach ...

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

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (Author, poet, editor)
- He was born in Portsmouth (NH) on November 11, 1836 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 19, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Portsmouth is located nearby and to the north of Rye North Beach.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the south southwest of Rye North Beach. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Bailey Aldrich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Brooke Astor (Philanthropist)
- Born: Roberta Brooke Russell
- She was born in Portsmouth (NH) on March 30, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Briarcliff Manor (NY) on August 13, 2007 (a Monday).
- Portsmouth is located nearby and to the north of Rye North Beach.
- Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 105.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brooke Astor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Rye North Beach. Both communities are located in Rockingham 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>
Howard Carleton 'Dick' Blaisdell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bradford (MA) on June 18, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Malden (MA) on August 20, 1886 (a Friday).
- Bradford is located in Essex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Malden is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Carleton 'Dick' Blaisdell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Riverview Cemetery
Al Capp (Cartoonist)
- Born: Alfred Gerald Caplin
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on September 28, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hampton (NH) on November 5, 1979 (a Monday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- South Hampton is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach. The cemetery is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capp<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Prospect Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Nathaniel Currier (Lithographer)
- He was born in Roxbury (MA) on March 27, 1813 (a Saturday) and died in Amesbury (MA) on November 20, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Roxbury is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Amesbury is located in Essex County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel Currier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Green - Wood Cemetery
Robert Henry 'Bob' Dee, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Quincy (MA) on May 18, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Portsmouth (NH) on April 18, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Quincy is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Portsmouth is located nearby and to the north of Rye North Beach.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Blue Hill Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Henry 'Bob' Dee, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Hill Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Blue Hill Cemetery
Ronnie James Dio (Musician)
- Born: Ronald James Padavona
- He was born in Portsmouth (NH) on July 10, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 16, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Portsmouth is located nearby and to the north of Rye North Beach.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie James Dio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William Lloyd Garrison (Abolitionist, social reformer)
- He was born in Newburyport (MA) on December 10, 1805 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 24, 1879 (a Saturday).
- Newburyport is located in Essex County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lloyd Garrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach to Forest Hills Cemetery
Raymond Greenleaf (Actor)
- Born: Roger Ramon Greenleaf
- He was born in Gloucester (MA) on January 1, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 29, 1963 (a Tuesday).
- Gloucester is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Greenleaf<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach to Oakwood Memorial Park
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, Vermont.
- Portsmouth is located nearby and to the north of Rye North Beach.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which 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 (VT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Prospect Hill Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Makem<1>
Alfred 'Fred' Parent (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Biddeford (ME) on November 25, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Sanford (ME) on November 2, 1972 (a Thursday).
- Biddeford is located in York County, Maine.
- Sanford is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Rye North Beach. The cemetery is located in York County, Maine.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred 'Fred' Parent<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Ignatius Cemetery (ME) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to St. Ignatius Cemetery
Jane Pierce (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Franklin Pierce (1853 - 1857))
- Born: Jane Means Appleton
- She was born in Hampton (NH) on March 12, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Andover (MA) on December 2, 1863 (a Wednesday).
- Hampton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach. Both communities are located in Rockingham County.
- Andover is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Old North Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west northwest of Rye North Beach. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Pierce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Old North Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Concord is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Blossom Hill Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west northwest of Rye North Beach. 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 (NH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Blossom Hill Cemetery
Kenneth Lewis Roberts (Author)
- He was born in Kennebunk (ME) on December 8, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Kennebunkport (ME) on July 21, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Kennebunk is located in York County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Kennebunkport is located in York County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Lewis Roberts<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach to Arlington National Cemetery
Fred 'Freddie' Sanborn (Comedian, musician, actor)
- He was born in Haverhill (MA) on November 23, 1899 (a Thursday) and died in Cupertino (CA) on March 9, 1961 (a Thursday).
- Haverhill is located in Essex County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Cupertino is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred 'Freddie' Sanborn<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach to Oak Hill Memorial Park
Winfield Townley Scott (Author)
- He was born in Haverhill (MA) on April 30, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Fe (NM) on April 28, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Haverhill is located in Essex County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, which is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winfield Townley Scott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Fe Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rye North Beach to Santa Fe Memorial Gardens
Francis Edgar Stanley (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Kingfield (ME) on June 1, 1849 (a Friday) and died in Wenham (MA) on July 13, 1918 (a Saturday).
- Kingfield is located in Franklin County, Maine.
- Wenham is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Edgar Stanley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Newton Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Newton Cemetery
Edmund Charles Tarbell (Painter)
- He was born in Groton (MA) on April 26, 1862 (a Saturday) and died in New Castle (NH) on August 1, 1938 (a Monday).
- Groton is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- New Castle is located nearby and to the north of Rye North Beach.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edmund Charles Tarbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Jethro Warner (Actor)
- He was born in Dover (NH) on July 26, 1875 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on April 12, 1931 (a Sunday).
- Dover is located in Strafford County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Rye North Beach (which is located in Rockingham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jethro Warner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rye North Beach to Kensico 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.