Forest Grove (Gloucester County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Forest Grove ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Forest Grove. 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)
- 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 Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester 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 northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Greenmount Cemetery
James Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to St. John RC Cemetery
Charles J. Bastian (Major League Baseball)
- 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 north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Pennsauken is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. Bastian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Holy Cross Cemetery
Carroll William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Woodbury is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Gloucester County.
- Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carroll William Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Laurel Memorial Park
Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr. (Musician)
- 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 Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on February 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1906 (a Sunday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery
Russ Columbo (Singer, actor)
- Born: Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 14, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Columbo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Michael 'Bill' Crowley (Major League Baseball)
- 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 Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<1>
Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Hammonton is located in Atlantic County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Rockville Cemetery
Buddy DeFranco (Musician)
- Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
- 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 Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy DeFranco<1>
William 'Bad Bill' Eagan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 6, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in Denver (CO) on February 13, 1905 (a Monday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bad Bill' Eagan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Charles H. 'Duke' Esper (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles Esbacher
- 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 in Salem County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester 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 northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. 'Duke' Esper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Northwood Cemetery
John A. 'Jack' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on July 5, 1857 (a Sunday) and died in Overbrook (NJ) on February 10, 1914 (a Tuesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Overbrook is located in Camden County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John A. 'Jack' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Joey Giardello (Professional boxer)
- Born: Carmine Orlando Tilelli
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 16, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Cherry Hill (NJ) on September 4, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Cherry Hill is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Camden County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joey Giardello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
William J. 'Kid' Gleason (Major League Baseball)
- 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 Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester 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 northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William J. 'Kid' Gleason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Northwood Cemetery
Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin (Major League Baseball)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baptist Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Baptist Cemetery
Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 20, 1858 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on January 12, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly<1>
Edward Lilley (Actor, director)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on August 7, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Englewood (NJ) on April 3, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Englewood is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Lilley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Kensico Cemetery
Harry Pratt Lyons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Mauricetown (NJ) on June 30, 1912 (a Sunday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Mauricetown is located in Cumberland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Pratt Lyons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Max Manning (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on November 18, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pleasantville (NJ) on June 23, 2003 (a Monday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Pleasantville is located in Atlantic County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Manning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Atlantic City Cemetery
Guy Marks (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Mario Scarpa
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- Pomona is located in Atlantic County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Forest Grove (which is located in Gloucester County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Marks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Forest Grove to Holy Cross 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.