Northville (Cumberland County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Northville ...

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

Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel (Suffragette)
- She was born in Harrington (DE) on May 1, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on February 9, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Harrington is located in Kent County, Delaware.
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Northville. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Riverview Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of Northville. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville 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 Northville (which is located in Cumberland 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to St. John RC Cemetery
Robert Montgomery Bird (Playwright)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on February 5, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 23, 1854 (a Monday).
- New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Northville. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Laurel Hill Cemetery
Emily Perkins Bissell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Wilmington (DE) on May 31, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on March 8, 1948 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Northville. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery
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, New Jersey.
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the northwest of Northville. The cemetery 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:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville 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 and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Northville. 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 Northville 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 Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Northville. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
William Havon 'Bill' Bruton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lisman (AL) on December 22, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Marshallton (DE) on December 5, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lisman is located in Choctaw County, Alabama.
- Marshallton is located in New Castle County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Northville. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Havon 'Bill' Bruton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gracelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gracelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Gracelawn Memorial Park
Walter T. Butterworth (Actor)
- Full name: Walter Thomas Butterworth
- He was born in Wallingford (PA) on April 4, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Wallingford is located in Delaware County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter T. Butterworth<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 Northville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Donald Byrd (Musician)
- Full name: Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd, II
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 9, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Dover (DE) on February 4, 2013 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Dover is located in Kent County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Byrd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to White Chapel Memorial Park 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Northville. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville 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 Northville (which is located in Cumberland 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Peter J. 'Pete' Conway (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Burmont (PA) on October 30, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Clifton Heights (PA) on January 13, 1903 (a Tuesday).
- Burmont is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Conway<1>
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 Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<1>
Roger Allan Crozier (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Bracebridge (ON) on March 16, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on January 10, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at All Saints Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Northville. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Allan Crozier<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to All Saints Cemetery
Felix Octavius Carr Darley (Artist)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 22, 1821 (a Friday) and died in Claymont (DE) on March 27, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Claymont is located in New Castle County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Octavius Carr Darley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Northville (which is located in Cumberland 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville 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 Northville (which is located in Cumberland 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>
Roy Del Ruth (Director, producer)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on October 18, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on April 27, 1961 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Northville (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Del Ruth<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 Northville to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
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 Northville (which is located in Cumberland 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Northville to Mt. Olivet 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.