Woods Upper Mill (Salem County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Woods Upper Mill ...

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

Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel (Suffragette)
- She was born in Harrington (DE) on May 1, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on February 9, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Harrington is located in Kent County, Delaware.
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Leah 'Annie' Melvin Arniel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Riverview Cemetery
Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the north northeast of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Greenmount Cemetery
Robert Montgomery Bird (Playwright)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on February 5, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 23, 1854 (a Monday).
- New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery Bird<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Laurel Hill Cemetery
Emily Perkins Bissell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Wilmington (DE) on May 31, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on March 8, 1948 (a Monday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Wilmington & Brandywine 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 and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, located 41 miles [66 km] to the east of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery 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 Woods Upper Mill to Laurel Memorial Park
Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on November 5, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Chester (PA) on April 6, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
William Havon 'Bill' Bruton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lisman (AL) on December 22, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Marshallton (DE) on December 5, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lisman is located in Choctaw County, Alabama.
- Marshallton is located in New Castle County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Havon 'Bill' Bruton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gracelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gracelawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Gracelawn Memorial Park
Walter T. Butterworth (Actor)
- Full name: Walter Thomas Butterworth
- He was born in Wallingford (PA) on April 4, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Wallingford is located in Delaware County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter T. Butterworth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Donald Byrd (Musician)
- Full name: Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd, II
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 9, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Dover (DE) on February 4, 2013 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Dover is located in Kent County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Byrd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (Singer, bandleader)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 25, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Hockessin (DE) on November 18, 1994 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Hockessin is located in New Castle County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cabell 'Cab' Calloway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Ferncliff Cemetery
Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on February 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1906 (a Sunday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery
Peter J. 'Pete' Conway (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Burmont (PA) on October 30, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Clifton Heights (PA) on January 13, 1903 (a Tuesday).
- Burmont is located in Delaware County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Conway<1>
Roger Allan Crozier (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Bracebridge (ON) on March 16, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on January 10, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at All Saints Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Allan Crozier<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to All Saints Cemetery
Felix Octavius Carr Darley (Artist)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 22, 1821 (a Friday) and died in Claymont (DE) on March 27, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Claymont is located in New Castle County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Octavius Carr Darley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Roy Del Ruth (Director, producer)
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on October 18, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on April 27, 1961 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in New Castle County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Del Ruth<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 Woods Upper Mill to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Charles H. 'Duke' Esper (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles Esbacher
- He was born in Salem (NJ) on July 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on August 31, 1910 (a Wednesday).
- Salem is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill. Both communities are located in Salem County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northeast of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. 'Duke' Esper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Northwood Cemetery
W.C. Fields (Actor)
- Born: William Claude Dukenfield
- He was born in Darby (PA) on January 29, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday).
- Darby is located in Delaware County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.C. Fields<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frankie Frisch (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bronx (NY) on September 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Wilmington (DE) on March 12, 1973 (a Monday).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Frisch<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 Woods Upper Mill to Woodlawn Cemetery
Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (NJ) on October 16, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Bridgeton Junction (NJ) on May 15, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeton is located in Cumberland County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- Bridgeton Junction is located in Cumberland County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Baptist Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Woods Upper Mill. The cemetery is located in Salem County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Allen 'Goose' Goslin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Baptist Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baptist Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Baptist Cemetery
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, which is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Middletown Cemetery
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Woods Upper Mill (which is located in Salem County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, which is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Woods Upper Mill to Middletown 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.