Cedar Heights (Hunterdon County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cedar Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cedar Heights. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Cedar Heights. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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- From Cedar Heights to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
Anna Case (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Case<1>
- 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 nearby and to the southwest of Cedar Heights.
- 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 46 miles [74 km] to the east of Cedar Heights. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Dolores Cassinelli (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Cassinelli<1>
- 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 Cedar Heights (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 Cedar Heights. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Redeemer Cemetery<1>
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Kate Eliza Claxton (Actress)
- Born: Kate Cone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Eliza Claxton<1>
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Cedar Heights (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 46 miles [74 km] to the east of Cedar Heights. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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- From Cedar Heights to Green - Wood Cemetery
Anthony Comstock (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Marguerite G. Courtot (Actress)
- Full name: Marguerite Gabrielle Courtot
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite G. Courtot<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Cedar Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr. (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr.<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cedar Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Donald Dillaway (Actor)
- Full name: Donald Provost Dillaway
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Dillaway<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Cedar Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park<1>
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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 Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
Pat Egan (Professional hockey)
- Born: Martin Egan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Egan<1>
- He was born in Alberta on April 25, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Berkeley Heights (NJ) on June 3, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Blackie is located in Alberta.
- Berkeley Heights is located in Union County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
Albert Einstein (Scientest)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Einstein<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Charles Albert Fechter (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Albert Fechter<1>
- He was born in London (England) on October 24, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Quakertown (PA) on August 5, 1879 (a Tuesday).
- Quakertown is located in Bucks County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the south southwest of Cedar Heights. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Cemetery<1>
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Dick Foran (Actor, vocalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Foran<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Cedar Heights. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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John Gallaudet (Actor)
- Full name: John Beury Gallaudet
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gallaudet<1>
- He was born in Doylestown (PA) on August 23, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 5, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Doylestown is located in Bucks County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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- From Cedar Heights to Pacific View Memorial Park
Frank Bunker Gilbreth (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bunker Gilbreth<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Cedar Heights (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
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Charles Gilpin (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gilpin<1>
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on November 20, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Eldridge Park (NJ) on May 6, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Eldridge Park is located in Mercer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Dr. Samuel David Gross (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel David Gross<1>
- He was born in Easton (PA) on July 8, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 6, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery<1>
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Anna Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William Harrison( March 1841 - April 1841) - although considered First Lady, she never actually entered the White House due to illness and his death 31 days after inauguration)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
- She was born in Morristown (NJ) on July 25, 1775 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
Martin Johnson Heade (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
- He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Lumberville is located in Bucks County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Cedar Heights (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.

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.