Rockingham (Middlesex County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rockingham ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rockingham. 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southwest of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (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:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockingham (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:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (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 Rockingham 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Rockingham (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:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (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:
- From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Rockingham (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:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (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 Rockingham 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east northeast of Rockingham. 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:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rockingham (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 Rockingham to Santa Clara Mission 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 in Hunterdon County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex 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, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Rockingham. Both communities are located in Middlesex County.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rockingham (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 Rockingham 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Rockingham (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 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham to Green - Wood Cemetery
Anthony Comstock (Social reformer)
- He was born in New Canaan (CT) on March 7, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Summit (NJ) on September 21, 1915 (a Tuesday).
- New Canaan is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Summit is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
James Fenimore Cooper (Author)
- He was born in Burlington (NJ) on September 15, 1789 (a Tuesday) and died in Cooperstown (NY) on September 14, 1851 (a Sunday).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Cooperstown is located in Otsego County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Fenimore Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham to Lakewood Cemetery
Marguerite G. Courtot (Actress)
- Full name: Marguerite Gabrielle Courtot
- She was born in Summit (NJ) on August 20, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on May 28, 1986 (a Wednesday).
- Summit is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rockingham (which is located in Middlesex County).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marguerite G. Courtot<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockingham to Riverside National 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.