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Notable Births & Deaths for Cheshire ...

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

  • Isabella MacDonald Alden     (Author)
  • Susan B. Anthony     (Activist, suffragette)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<1>
    • 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, Massachusetts.
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 86.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Carmen Basilio     (Professional boxer)
  • Roberta Beatty     (Actress)
  • Francis Bellamy     (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
    • Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
    • He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on May 18, 1855 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on August 28, 1931 (a Friday).
    • Mount Morris is located in Livingston County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Rome Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Rome Cemetery
  • Barney Bernard     (Actor)
  • Louise Blanchard Bethune     (Architect)
  • Louise Brooks     (Actress, author)
  • Cabell 'Cab' Calloway     (Singer, bandleader)
  • Walter Cassebeer     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cassebeer<1>
    • He was born in Rochester (NY) on November 20, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Greece (NY) on November 13, 1963 (a Wednesday).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • Greece is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Edythe Chapman     (Actress)
  • Paul Cook, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Caledonia (NY) on May 5, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 25, 1905 (a Thursday).
    • Caledonia is located in Livingston County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
  • Emma Lampert Cooper     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
    • She was born in Nunda (NY) on February 24, 1855 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsford (NY) on July 30, 1920 (a Friday).
    • Nunda is located in Livingston County, New York.
    • Pittsford is located in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 65.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Edward Nicholas Crane     (Major League Baseball)
  • Adelaide Crapsey     (Poet)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelaide Crapsey<1>
    • She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on September 9, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Rochester (NY) on October 8, 1914 (a Thursday).
    • Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 36.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Glenn Hammond Curtiss     (Aviation pioneer)
  • Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Emeline Abbey Dunn     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emeline Abbey Dunn<1>
    • She was born in Rochester (NY) on May 26, 1859 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester (NY) on February 17, 1929 (a Sunday).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Gilbert Emery     (Actor)
    • Born: Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Emery<1>
    • He was born in Naples (NY) on June 11, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 27, 1945 (a Saturday).
    • Naples is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Cheshire. Both communities are located in Ontario County.
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Rose Ridge Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Ontario County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Ridge Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rose Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cheshire to Rose Ridge Cemetery
  • Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley<1>
    • He was born in Seneca Falls (NY) in August 1856 and died in Kansas City (MO) on October 6, 1910 (a Thursday).
    • Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Cheshire (which is located in Ontario County).
    • Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.

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.