Notable Births & Deaths for Highs Beach ...

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

• Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Highs Beach (which is located in Cape May County).
  • Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Highs Beach (which is located in Cape May County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northwest of Highs Beach. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery<1>
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• Joseph Hergesheimer     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Hergesheimer<1>
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 15, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Sea Isle City (NJ) on April 25, 1954 (a Sunday).
  • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • Sea Isle City is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Highs Beach. Both communities are located in Cape May County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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• Harry Pratt Lyons     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Pratt Lyons<1>
  • 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, Pennsylvania.
  • Mauricetown is located in Cumberland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Highs Beach (which is located in Cape May County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 46.
  • He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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• John Landis Mason     (Inventor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Landis Mason<1>
  • He was born in Vineland (NJ) in September 1831 and died in Manhattan (NY) on February 26, 1902 (a Wednesday).
  • Vineland is located in Cumberland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Highs Beach (which is located in Cape May County).
  • Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
• William M. 'Billy' Newell     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William M. 'Billy' Newell<1>
  • He was born in Millville (NJ) on January 6, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 21, 1967 (a Tuesday).
  • Millville is located in Cumberland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Highs Beach (which is located in Cape May County).
  • Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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