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Notable Births & Deaths for Five Points ...

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

  • Gerald Anthony     (Actor)
  • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Five Points (which is located in Sussex County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • William Chauvenet     (Mathematician, professor)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Five Points (which is located in Sussex County).
    • North Bend is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • I. Stanford Jolley     (Actor)
  • Herbert 'Herb' Kalin     (Musician, singer)
  • Richard Kiley     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Kiley<1>
    • He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 31, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Warwick (NY) on March 5, 1999 (a Friday).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • Warwick is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Five Points (which is located in Sussex County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Warwick Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Five Points. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Warwick Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Warwick Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Five Points to Warwick Cemetery
  • John Albert Macy     (Author)
  • John 'John the Eagle' Riggi     (Crime figure)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'John the Eagle' Riggi<1>
    • He was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on February 1, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Edison (NJ) on August 3, 2015 (a Monday).
    • Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey.
    • Edison is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Five Points. Both communities are located in Sussex County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.

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.