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Notable Births & Deaths for Barnard ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Barnard. 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 northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northwest of Barnard. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • James Barton     (Actor)
  • Charles J. Bastian     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. Bastian<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 4, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Pennsauken (NJ) on January 18, 1932 (a Monday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Pennsauken is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Barnard. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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    • From Barnard to Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Constance Bennett     (Actress)
  • James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady     (Railroad magnate)
  • Carroll William Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • King Kong Bundy     (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
  • Angelo Coia     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Coia<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 21, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Brigantine (NJ) on January 2, 2013 (a Wednesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Brigantine is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Barnard. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Barnard. The cemetery is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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    • From Barnard to Resurrection Cemetery
  • Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins     (Actor, comedian)
  • 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 northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 91.
    • The body was cremated.
  • William 'Bad Bill' Eagan     (Major League Baseball)
  • John A. 'Jack' Farrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • James C. Field     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James C. Field<1>
    • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Atlantic City is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Barnard. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Barnard. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Barnard to Holy Cross Cemetery
  • Helen Forrest     (Singer)
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
    • He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Barnard. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
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    • From Barnard 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Barnard (which is located in Atlantic County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the west of Barnard. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery<1>
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  • Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb     (Professional boxer)

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.