Middlesex Downs (Middlesex County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Middlesex Downs ...

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

Bud Abbott (Actor, comedian)
- Born: William Alexander Abbott
- He was born in Asbury Park (NJ) on October 2, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 24, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Asbury Park is located in Monmouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Abbott<1>
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Middlesex Downs. 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:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Greenwood Cemetery
Platt Adams (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Belleville (NJ) on March 23, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Normandy Beach (NJ) on February 27, 1961 (a Monday).
- Belleville is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Normandy Beach is located in Ocean County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northeast of Middlesex Downs. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Platt Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Rosedale Cemetery
Richard Anderson (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Norman Anderson
- He was born in Long Branch (NJ) on August 8, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on August 31, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Long Branch is located in Monmouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Anderson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Middlesex Downs to Westwood Memorial Park
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Middlesex Downs. 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:
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- From Middlesex Downs 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex 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:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Constance Bennett (Actress)
- Full name: Constance Campbell Bennett
- She was born in New York (NY) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Dix (NJ) on July 24, 1965 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fort Dix is located in Burlington County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Constance Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Arlington National Cemetery
Mary Blackford (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Bernice Blackford
- She was born in Bristol (PA) on July 22, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on September 24, 1937 (a Friday).
- Bristol is located in Bucks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 23.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Blackford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joseph Emley Borden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
- Jacobstown is located in Burlington County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Oaklands 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 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- Burlington is located in Burlington County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, which 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:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Laurel Memorial Park
Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown (Professional football)
- He was born in Charlottesville (VA) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Columbus (NJ) on June 9, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- Columbus is located in Burlington County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Lincoln Cemetery
Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Phoenix (AZ) on January 28, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Langhorne (PA) on June 19, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Langhorne is located in Bucks County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Middlesex Downs to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Tony Canzoneri (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Slidell (LA) on November 6, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Slidell is located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the northeast of Middlesex Downs. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Canzoneri<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Middlesex Downs to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Joan Carroll (Actress)
- Born: Joan Marie Felt
- She was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on January 18, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) on November 16, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Elizabeth is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joan Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Middlesex Downs to Santa Clara Mission 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Middlesex Downs. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Middlesex Downs. 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 Middlesex Downs to Holy Redeemer Cemetery
John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- He was born in Alexandria (VA) on August 11, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on November 28, 1889 (a Thursday).
- Alexandria is located in , Virginia.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast of Middlesex Downs. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<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 Middlesex Downs to Green - Wood Cemetery
Charlie Christian (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Henry Christian
- He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday).
- Bonham is located in Fannin County, Texas.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, which is located in Fannin County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gates Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Middlesex Downs to Gates Hill 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex 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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast of Middlesex Downs. 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 Middlesex Downs to Green - Wood Cemetery
Robert L. Cohn (Producer)
- Full name: Robert Leon Cohn
- He was born in Avon-by-the-Sea (NJ) on September 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1996 (a Monday).
- Avon-by-the-Sea is located in Monmouth County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Middlesex Downs (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert L. Cohn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Middlesex Downs to Hollywood Forever 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.