Cheviot (Columbia County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cheviot ...

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

Maude Adams (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kiskadden
- She was born in Salt Lake City (UT) on November 11, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Tannersville (NY) on July 17, 1953 (a Friday).
- Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Tannersville is located in Greene County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maude Adams<1>
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southwest of Cheviot. 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 Cheviot to Montrepose Cemetery
Frank F. Bahret (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) in 1858 and died in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 30, 1888 (a Friday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Cheviot. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank F. Bahret<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 Cheviot to Poughkeepsie Rural 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Cheviot (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Westwood Memorial Park
Jane Matilda Bolin (Jurist)
- She was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on April 11, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Long Island City (NY) on January 8, 2007 (a Monday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Cheviot. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Matilda Bolin<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 Cheviot to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on July 8, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on February 18, 1911 (a Saturday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Calvary Cemetery
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Cheviot (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Richard Denning (Actor)
- Born: Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger, Jr.
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 27, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 11, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- Escondido is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Maui Veterans Cemetery, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Denning<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maui Veterans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Maui Veterans Cemetery
Alix Dobkin (Singer, songwriter, author, activist)
- Full name: Alix Cecil Dobkin
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 16, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on May 19, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alix Dobkin<1>
Anton Otto Fischer (Illustrator)
- He was born in Regensburg (Germany) on February 23, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on March 26, 1962 (a Monday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southwest of Cheviot. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anton Otto Fischer<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 Cheviot to Montrepose 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 nearby and to the southwest of Cheviot.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Calverton National 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Cheviot (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Green - Wood Cemetery
Charles Kassel Harris (Composer)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on May 1, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on December 22, 1930 (a Monday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Kassel Harris<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 Cheviot to Woodlawn Cemetery
Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Woodstock is located in Greene County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Cheviot. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Wiltwyck 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- Kingston is located in Ulster County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south of Cheviot. 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Cheviot (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Cheviot (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>
Holmes Sterling Morrison, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in East Meadow (NY) on August 29, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Poughkeepsie (NY) on August 30, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- East Meadow is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Cheviot. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Holmes Sterling Morrison, Jr.<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 Cheviot to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Sterling Morrison (Musician)
- He was born in East Meadow (NY) on August 29, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Poughkeepsie (NY) on August 30, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- East Meadow is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cheviot (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Cheviot. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sterling Morrison<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 Cheviot to Poughkeepsie Rural 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Cheviot (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cheviot to Mt. Hope 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.