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Notable Births & Deaths for Stephensburg ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Stephensburg. 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)
  • Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo     (Crime figure)
  • Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum     (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Stephensburg (which is located in Morris County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Anna Case     (Opera singer)
  • Kate Eliza Claxton     (Actress)
  • Anthony Comstock     (Social reformer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Comstock<1>
    • 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 Stephensburg (which is located in Morris County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • Marguerite G. Courtot     (Actress)
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Stephensburg (which is located in Morris County).
  • Henry H. 'Hank' Daniels, Jr.     (Actor)
  • Donald Dillaway     (Actor)
  • Pat Egan     (Professional hockey)
    • Born: Martin Egan
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Egan<1>
    • He was born in Alberta on April 25, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Berkeley Heights (NJ) on June 3, 2008 (a Tuesday).
    • Blackie is located in Alberta.
    • Berkeley Heights is located in Union County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Stephensburg (which is located in Morris County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Dick Foran     (Actor, vocalist)
  • Frank Bunker Gilbreth     (Author)
  • Dr. Samuel David Gross     (Medical pioneer)
  • 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)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Harrison<1>
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Stephensburg. Both communities are located in Morris County.
    • North Bend is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • Martin Johnson Heade     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Stephensburg (which is located in Morris County).
    • Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Mitchell Lee 'Mitch' Hedberg     (Comedian, actor)
  • Abbie Hoffman     (Activist)
    • Full name: Abbot Howard Hoffman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abbie Hoffman<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on November 20, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Solebury (PA) on April 12, 1989 (a Wednesday).
    • Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • Solebury is located in Bucks County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Stephensburg (which is located in Morris County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • I. Stanford Jolley     (Actor)
  • Phyllis Kirk     (Actress)

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.