Franklin (Hunterdon County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Franklin ...

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

Jean Acker (Actress)
- She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Acker<1>
Clifford Adams (Musician)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on September 8, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 12, 2015 (a Monday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifford Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to Greenwood Cemetery
George Antheil (Composer, inventor)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on July 8, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1959 (a Thursday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Antheil<1>
Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- He was born in Terryville (CT) on May 20, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 18, 1974 (a Friday).
- Terryville is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Gertrudes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
Joe Auer (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Winter Park is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to Glen Haven Memorial Park
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the east northeast of Franklin. 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 Franklin to Mt. Hebron 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Franklin (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 nearby and to the northeast of Franklin.
- 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 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east of Franklin. 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 Franklin 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Franklin. 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 Franklin 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Franklin (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 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east of Franklin. 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 Franklin to Green - Wood 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Franklin (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Franklin (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 Franklin to Hillside Memorial Park
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to Greenwood Cemetery
Ruth Donnelly (Actress)
- She was born in Trenton (NJ) on May 17, 1896 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on November 17, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Donnelly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to Greenwood Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Franklin (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Franklin (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>
Charles Albert Fechter (Actor)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Franklin (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south southwest of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Albert Fechter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to Mt. Vernon 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Franklin. 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 Franklin to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
John Gallaudet (Actor)
- Full name: John Beury Gallaudet
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Franklin (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gallaudet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Franklin to Pacific View Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Franklin (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 Franklin 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.