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Notable Births & Deaths for West Deering ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Deering. 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)
  • Helen May Butler     (Bandmaster)
  • Horace Greeley     (Journalist)
  • Sarah Josepha Hale     (Journalist, author)
  • George Henry Hall     (Artist)
  • Tara Correa-McMullen     (Actress)
  • George Ault 'Tad' Mosel     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of West Deering. 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))
    • 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 nearby and to the north of West Deering.
    • Concord is located in Merrimack County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of West Deering (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 West Deering. The cemetery is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Old North Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Old North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From West Deering to Old North Cemetery
  • Andrew Joseph Russell     (Photographer, painter)
  • John 'Phenomental' Smith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: John Francis Gammon
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Phenomental' Smith<1>
    • 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 West Deering. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • John Francis 'Phenomenal' Smith     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: John Francis Gammon
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Phenomenal' Smith<1>
    • 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 West Deering. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Leon B. Stevens     (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.