Boston Corner (Columbia County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Boston Corner ...

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

Maryanne Amacher (Composer)
- She was born in Kane (PA) on February 25, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rhinebeck (NY) on October 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Kane is located in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
- Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Boston Corner. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maryanne Amacher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Montrepose Cemetery
Peter Bogdanovich (Director, writer, actor, producer)
- He was born in Kingston (NY) on July 30, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 6, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Kingston is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bogdanovich<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Westwood Memorial Park
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located in Dutchess County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
J.D. Cannon (Actor)
- Full name: John Donovan Cannon
- He was born in Salmon (ID) on April 24, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Hudson (NY) on May 20, 2005 (a Friday).
- Salmon is located in Lemhi County, Idaho.
- Hudson is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Boston Corner. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Boston Corner. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.D. Cannon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Cedar Park Cemetery
Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
- He was born in Dunfermline (Scotland) on November 25, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Lenox (MA) on August 11, 1919 (a Monday).
- Lenox is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Carnegie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Dorothy Frooks (Actress, author)
- She was born in Saugerties (NY) on February 12, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 13, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Saugerties is located in Ulster County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Frooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Calverton National Cemetery
Larry Gates (Actor)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on September 24, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Sharon (CT) on December 12, 1996 (a Thursday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Sharon is located in Litchfield County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cornwall Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Boston Corner. The cemetery is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Gates<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cornwall Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Cornwall Cemetery
Percy Gaunt (Songwriter)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) in 1852 and died in Palenville (NY) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Palenville is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Gaunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Green - Wood Cemetery
William Gibson (Playwright, author)
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 13, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Stockbridge (MA) on November 25, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stockbridge is located in Berkshire County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Gibson<1>
Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt (Social reformer)
- She was born in South Canaan (CT) on July 4, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on April 24, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- South Canaan is located in Litchfield County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Forest Hills Cemetery
Robert Hutton (Actor, director, screenwriter)
- Born: Robert Bruce Winne
- He was born in Kingston (NY) on June 11, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Kingston (NY) on August 7, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Kingston is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Kingston is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the southwest of Boston Corner. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Hutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Calvary Cemetery
James Merritt Ives (Lithographer)
- He was born in Great Barrington (MA) on March 5, 1824 (a Friday) and died in Rye (NY) on January 3, 1895 (a Thursday).
- Great Barrington is located in Berkshire County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Rye is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Merritt Ives<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Green - Wood Cemetery
Elissa Landi (Actress)
- She was born in Venice (Italy) on December 6, 1904 (a Tuesday) and died in Kingston (NY) on October 21, 1948 (a Thursday).
- Kingston is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elissa Landi<1>
Benson John Lossing (Author, historian)
- He was born in Beekman (NY) on February 12, 1813 (a Friday) and died in Dover Plains (NY) on June 3, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Beekman is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Dover Plains is located in Dutchess County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the southwest of Boston Corner. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benson John Lossing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Robert Hogg Nisbet (Artist)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Kent (CT) on April 19, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Kent is located in Litchfield County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, which is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Hogg Nisbet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (RI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Swan Point Cemetery
Jane 'Jennie' Marsh Parker (Author)
- She was born in Milan (NY) on June 16, 1836 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday).
- Milan is located in Dutchess County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane 'Jennie' Marsh Parker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Shorty Rogers (Musician)
- Born: Milton Ranjonsky
- He was born in Great Barrington (MA) on April 14, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on November 7, 1994 (a Monday).
- Great Barrington is located in Berkshire County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shorty Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President of the US (1933 - 1945, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- He was born in Hyde Park (NY) on January 30, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (GA) on April 12, 1945 (a Thursday).
- Hyde Park is located in Dutchess County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- Warm Springs is located in Meriwether County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin D. Roosevelt<1>
Thomas W. Ross (Actor)
- He was born in Canada on June 5, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Torrington (CT) on November 14, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas W. Ross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Forest Hills Cemetery
Stephen Alonzo Schoff (Artist)
- He was born in Danville (VT) on January 16, 1818 (a Friday) and died in Norfolk (CT) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday).
- Danville is located in Caledonia County, Vermont.
- Norfolk is located in Litchfield County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Boston Corner (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Newton Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Alonzo Schoff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Newton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Newton Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Boston Corner to Newton 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.