South Branch (Somerset County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for South Branch ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding South Branch. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Acker<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
Clifford Adams (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifford Adams<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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George Antheil (Composer, inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Antheil<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery<1>
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Joe Auer (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of South Branch (which is located in Somerset 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park<1>
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John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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James M. Barnes (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James M. Barnes<1>
- He was born in Lelant (England) on April 8, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in East Orange (NJ) on May 24, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- East Orange is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra<1>
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on May 12, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in West Caldwell (NJ) on September 22, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- West Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
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Alice Stone Blackwell (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Stone Blackwell<1>
- She was born in Orange (NJ) on September 14, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on March 15, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east northeast of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Andre Braugher (Actor)
- Full name: Andre Keith Braugher
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andre Braugher<1>
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 1, 1962 (a Sunday) and died in South Orange (NJ) on December 11, 2023 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- South Orange is located in Essex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.
Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan<1>
- 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 southwest of South Branch (which is located in Somerset 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Tony Canzoneri (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Canzoneri<1>
- 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 east of South Branch (which is located in Somerset 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 South Branch. The cemetery is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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Joan Carroll (Actress)
- Born: Joan Marie Felt
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joan Carroll<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of South Branch (which is located in Somerset 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Clara Mission Cemetery<1>
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Ernest Trow Carter (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Trow Carter<1>
- He was born in Orange (NJ) on September 3, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Stamford (CT) on June 21, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east northeast of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Anna Case (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Case<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of South Branch (which is located in Somerset 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 of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Dolores Cassinelli (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dolores Cassinelli<1>
- 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 in Middlesex County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Redeemer Cemetery<1>
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John Gadsby Chapman (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gadsby Chapman<1>
- 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 Alexandria City, Virginia.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of South Branch (which is located in Somerset 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 of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Charlie Christian (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Henry Christian
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
- 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 east of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, which is located in Fannin County, Texas.
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Kate Eliza Claxton (Actress)
- Born: Kate Cone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Eliza Claxton<1>
- 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 nearby and to the east of South Branch.
- 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 of South Branch. The cemetery is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Chester Clute (Actor)
- Full name: Chester Lamont Clute
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Clute<1>
- He was born in Orange (NJ) on February 18, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 2, 1956 (a Monday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of South Branch (which is located in Somerset County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From South Branch to Valhalla Memorial Park

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.