Canaan (Columbia County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Canaan ...

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

Harry Stephen Ackerman (Producer)
- He was born in Albany (NY) on November 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Burbank 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 Harry Stephen Ackerman<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 Canaan to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ezra Ames (Artist)
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Albany Rural Cemetery
Susan B. Anthony (Suffragette, abolitionist)
- Full name: Susan Brownnell Anthony
- She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on March 13, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Adams is located in Berkshire County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mark Henry Belanger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
Sara Berner (Actress)
- Born: Lillian Ann Herdan
- She was born in Albany (NY) on January 12, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 19, 1969 (a Friday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sara Berner<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Nick Brignola (Musician)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Brignola<1>
Charles F. 'Fatty' Briody (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lansingburgh (NY) on August 13, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 22, 1903 (a Monday).
- Lansingburgh is located in Rensselaer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at St. Johns Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Fatty' Briody<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Johns Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to St. Johns Cemetery
Peter Bruni (Actor)
- Born: Mario Vincent Bruni
- He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on December 28, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 3, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bruni<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 Canaan to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard D. Buckley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 21, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on December 12, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard D. Buckley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
Michael E. 'Mike' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) in 1854 and died in Albany (NY) on June 9, 1889 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael E. 'Mike' Burke<1>
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Canaan (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr (Astronaut - Skylab 3, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
- He was born in Denver (CO) on August 22, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Albany (NY) on August 26, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr<1>
Jack Chesbro (Professional baseball)
- Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
- He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday).
- North Adams is located in Berkshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Conway is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Howland Cemetery
Thornton B. Cole (Actor, screenwriter)
- He was born in Albany (NY) in January 1879 and died somewhere in Los Angeles County (NY) on February 21, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton B. Cole<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Albany Rural Cemetery
William H. 'Bill' Craver (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) in June 1844 and died in Troy (NY) on June 17, 1901 (a Monday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Bill' Craver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Oakwood Cemetery
Charles 'Chas' Crocker (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 16, 1822 (a Monday) and died in Monterey (CA) on August 14, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Monterey is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chas' Crocker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Mountain View Cemetery
John Cunniff (Professional hockey)
- He was born in South Boston (MA) on July 9, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Albany (NY) on May 10, 2002 (a Friday).
- South Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Cunniff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Anne Darling (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Lansing Darling
- She was born in Troy (NY) on July 16, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Darling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Albany Rural Cemetery
George Stacy Davis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cohoes (NY) on August 23, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 17, 1940 (a Thursday).
- Cohoes is located in Albany County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Fernwood Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Stacy Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fernwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fernwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Fernwood Cemetery
James H. 'Jim' Devlin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on April 16, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Troy (NY) on December 14, 1900 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Canaan. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James H. 'Jim' Devlin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to St. John Cemetery
Jack 'Legs' Diamond (Crime figure)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 10, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Albany (NY) on December 18, 1931 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Canaan (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Legs' Diamond<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Canaan to Mt. Olivet 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.