Palmyra (Hunterdon County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Palmyra ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Palmyra. 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (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 Palmyra 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east northeast of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra to Mt. Hebron 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon 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 Palmyra to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Palmyra. Both communities are located in Hunterdon County.
- 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, which 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 Palmyra to Green - Wood 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 east of Palmyra (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, which 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 Palmyra 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
Larry Julian 'Crash' Crockett (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Cambridge City (IN) on October 23, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Langhorne (PA) on March 20, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Cambridge City is located in Wayne County, Indiana.
- Langhorne is located in Bucks County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Julian 'Crash' Crockett<1>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra to Greenwood Cemetery
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the south southwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 east of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Palmyra (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 Palmyra to Pacific View Memorial Park
Charles Gilpin (Actor)
- He was born in Richmond (VA) on November 20, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Eldridge Park (NJ) on May 6, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located in , Virginia.
- Eldridge Park is located in Mercer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gilpin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palmyra to Woodlawn Cemetery
Dr. Samuel David Gross (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Easton (PA) on July 8, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 6, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southwest of Palmyra. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel David Gross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palmyra to Woodlands Cemetery
Martin Johnson Heade (Artist)
- He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Lumberville is located in Bucks County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
William 'Bill' Hewitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Bay City (MI) on October 8, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Sellersville (PA) on January 14, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County, Michigan.
- Sellersville is located in Bucks County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Palmyra (which is located in Hunterdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southwest of Palmyra. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Hewitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palmyra to Holy Sepulchre 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.