Rockport (Warren County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rockport ...

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

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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east of Rockport. 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 Rockport to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- He was born in Naples (Italy) on December 8, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on October 29, 1984 (a Monday).
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the east of Rockport. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Holy Cross Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Rockport (which is located in Warren 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Rockport. 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 Rockport 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Rockport (which is located in Warren 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Rockport. 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 Rockport 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren 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 Rockport to Riverside National 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Plainfield (NJ) on January 27, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1973 (a Friday).
- Plainfield is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Hillside Memorial Park
Donald Dillaway (Actor)
- Full name: Donald Provost Dillaway
- He was born in Westfield (NJ) on March 17, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on November 18, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Westfield is located in Union County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Dillaway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Pat Egan (Professional hockey)
- Born: Martin Egan
- He was born in Blackie (AB) on April 25, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Berkeley Heights (NJ) on June 3, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley Heights is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Egan<1>
Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnson City (NY) on December 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on December 20, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County, New York.
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Calvary 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 in Hunterdon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Rockport (which is located in Warren 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 Rockport to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Frank Bunker Gilbreth (Author)
- He was born in Plainfield (NJ) on March 17, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Charleston (SC) on February 18, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Plainfield is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- Charleston is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bunker Gilbreth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Magnolia 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, which 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 Rockport to Woodlands Cemetery
Anna Harrison (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William Harrison( March 1841 - April 1841) - although considered First Lady, she never actually entered the White House due to illness and his death 31 days after inauguration)
- She was born in Morristown (NJ) on July 25, 1775 (a Tuesday) and died in North Bend (OH) on February 25, 1864 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- North Bend is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Rockport (which is located in Warren 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>
Mitchell Lee 'Mitch' Hedberg (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on February 24, 1968 (a Saturday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on March 29, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Roselawn Cemetery, which is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mitchell Lee 'Mitch' Hedberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Roselawn Cemetery
I. Stanford Jolley (Actor)
- Full name: Isaac Stanford Jolley
- He was born in Morristown (NJ) on October 24, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 7, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Morristown is located in Morris County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for I. Stanford Jolley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Phyllis Kirk (Actress)
- Born: Phyllis Helene Kirkegaard
- She was born in Plainfield (NJ) on September 18, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 19, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Plainfield is located in Union County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phyllis Kirk<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 Rockport to Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Lewis 'Chuck' Low (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 21, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Allerton (NJ) on September 18, 2017 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Allerton is located in Hunterdon County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Rockport (which is located in Warren County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Beth David Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Lewis 'Chuck' Low<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beth David Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beth David Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockport to Beth David 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.