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Notable Births & Deaths for Alliance ...

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

  • Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
    • He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
    • Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north of Alliance. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Alliance to Greenmount Cemetery
  • James Barton     (Actor)
  • Robert Montgomery Bird     (Playwright)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
    • He was born in New Castle (DE) on February 5, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 23, 1854 (a Monday).
    • New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 47.
    • He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Alliance. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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    • From Alliance to Laurel Hill Cemetery
  • Carroll William Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on November 5, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Chester (PA) on April 6, 2008 (a Sunday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Chester is located in Delaware County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Alliance. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery<1>
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    • From Alliance to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
  • Walter T. Butterworth     (Actor)
  • Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy     (Major League Baseball)
  • Russ Columbo     (Singer, actor)
  • William Michael 'Bill' Crowley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 8, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Gloucester City (NJ) on July 14, 1891 (a Tuesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.
  • Felix Octavius Carr Darley     (Artist)
  • Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis     (Musician)
  • Buddy DeFranco     (Musician)
    • Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy DeFranco<1>
    • He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 15, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Panama City (FL) on December 24, 2014 (a Wednesday).
    • Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 91.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Roy Del Ruth     (Director, producer)
  • William 'Bad Bill' Eagan     (Major League Baseball)
  • Charles H. 'Duke' Esper     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Charles Esbacher
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. 'Duke' Esper<1>
    • He was born in Salem (NJ) on July 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on August 31, 1910 (a Wednesday).
    • Salem is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Alliance. Both communities are located in Salem County.
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north of Alliance. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Alliance to Northwood Cemetery
  • John A. 'Jack' Farrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • W.C. Fields     (Actor)
  • Frankie Frisch     (Major League Baseball)
  • Joey Giardello     (Professional boxer)
  • William J. 'Kid' Gleason     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William J. 'Kid' Gleason<1>
    • He was born in Camden (NJ) on October 26, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 2, 1933 (a Monday).
    • Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
    • He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north of Alliance. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Alliance to Northwood Cemetery
  • Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
    • He was born in Bridgeton (NJ) on October 16, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Bridgeton Junction (NJ) on May 15, 1971 (a Saturday).
    • Bridgeton is located in Cumberland County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Alliance (which is located in Salem County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Alliance. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Alliance to Baptist 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.