Califon (Hunterdon County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Califon ...

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

John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east northeast of Califon. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on May 12, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in West Caldwell (NJ) on September 22, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- West Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Califon. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- He was born in Naples (Italy) on December 8, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on October 29, 1984 (a Monday).
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of Califon. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Holy Cross Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Anna Case (Opera singer)
- She was born in Clinton (NJ) on October 29, 1888 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 7, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Califon. Both communities are located in Hunterdon County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east of Califon. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Case<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Green - Wood Cemetery
Dolores Cassinelli (Actress)
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on July 4, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in New Brunswick (NJ) on April 26, 1984 (a Thursday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- New Brunswick is located in Middlesex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Califon. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Cassinelli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Redeemer Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Redeemer Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Kate Eliza Claxton (Actress)
- Born: Kate Cone
- She was born in Somerville (NJ) on August 24, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on May 5, 1924 (a Monday).
- Somerville is located in Somerset County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east of Califon. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Eliza Claxton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Green - Wood Cemetery
Anthony Comstock (Social reformer)
- He was born in New Canaan (CT) on March 7, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Summit (NJ) on September 21, 1915 (a Tuesday).
- New Canaan is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Summit is located in Union County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
Marguerite G. Courtot (Actress)
- Full name: Marguerite Gabrielle Courtot
- She was born in Summit (NJ) on August 20, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on May 28, 1986 (a Wednesday).
- Summit is located in Union County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite G. Courtot<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Riverside National Cemetery
Judge Joseph Crater (New York State Supreme Court judge - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: Joseph Force Crater
- He was born in Easton (PA) on January 5, 1889 (a Saturday).
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Plainfield (NJ) on January 27, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1973 (a Friday).
- Plainfield is located in Union County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Hillside Memorial Park
Donald Dillaway (Actor)
- Full name: Donald Provost Dillaway
- He was born in Westfield (NJ) on March 17, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on November 18, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Westfield is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Dillaway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Michael Douglas (Oscar winning actor, producer, activist)
- Full name: Michael Kirk Douglas
- He was born in New Brunswick (NJ) on September 25, 1944 (a Monday).
- New Brunswick is located in Middlesex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
Asher Brown Durand (Artist)
- He was born in Maplewood (NJ) on August 21, 1796 (a Sunday) and died in Maplewood (NJ) on September 17, 1886 (a Friday).
- Maplewood is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Maplewood is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east of Califon. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Asher Brown Durand<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Green - Wood Cemetery
Pat Egan (Professional hockey)
- Born: Martin Egan
- He was born in Blackie (AB) on April 25, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Berkeley Heights (NJ) on June 3, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley Heights is located in Union County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Egan<1>
Albert Einstein (Scientest)
- He was born in Ulm (Germany) on March 14, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on April 18, 1955 (a Monday).
- Plainsboro is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Einstein<1>
Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnson City (NY) on December 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on December 20, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County, New York.
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Calvary Cemetery
James Chipman Fletcher (Space pioneer, NASA Administrator)
- He was born in Millburn (NJ) on June 5, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on December 22, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Millburn is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery, which is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Chipman Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Salt Lake City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Salt Lake City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Salt Lake City Cemetery
Dick Foran (Actor, vocalist)
- He was born in Flemington (NJ) on June 18, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on August 10, 1979 (a Friday).
- Flemington is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Califon. Both communities are located in Hunterdon County.
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Foran<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
John Frazee (Sculptor, architect)
- He was born in Rahway (NJ) on July 18, 1790 (a Sunday) and died somewhere in Rhode Island (we don't have a specific location) on February 25, 1852 (a Wednesday).
- Rahway is located in Union County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east of Califon. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Frazee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Green - Wood Cemetery
Frank Bunker Gilbreth (Author)
- He was born in Plainfield (NJ) on March 17, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Charleston (SC) on February 18, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Plainfield is located in Union County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Califon (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Charleston is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bunker Gilbreth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Califon to Magnolia 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.