Clifton (Monroe County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Clifton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Clifton. 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)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on November 3, 1841 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabella MacDonald Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
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, Massachusetts.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery 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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Carmen Basilio (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Canastota (NY) on April 2, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (NY) on November 7, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Canastota is located in Madison County, New York.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Agatha Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Basilio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Agatha Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agatha Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to St. Agatha Cemetery
Roberta Beatty (Actress)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on December 29, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 7, 1978 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Beatty<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Westwood Memorial Park
Francis Bellamy (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
- Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Clifton (which is located in Monroe 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Rome Cemetery
Barney Bernard (Actor)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on August 17, 1877 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on March 21, 1924 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Washington Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barney Bernard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Washington Cemetery
Louise Brooks (Actress, author)
- Full name: Mary Louise Brooks
- She was born in Cherryvale (KS) on November 14, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on August 8, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Cherryvale is located in Montgomery County, Kansas.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Holy Sepulchre 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Hockessin is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- 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 Clifton to Ferncliff Cemetery
Walter Cassebeer (Artist)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Greece is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cassebeer<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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edythe Chapman (Actress)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on October 8, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 15, 1948 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, which is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edythe Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Bonaventure Cemetery
Nancy Coleman (Actress)
- She was born in Everett (WA) on December 30, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Brockport (NY) on January 18, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Everett is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
- Brockport is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Lakeview Cemetery
Paul Cook, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- 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 nearby and to the south of Clifton.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Emma Lampert Cooper (Artist)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emma Lampert Cooper<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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edward Nicholas Crane (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on May 27, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on September 20, 1896 (a Sunday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Nicholas Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Holyhood Cemetery
Adelaide Crapsey (Poet)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelaide Crapsey<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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on June 12, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 14, 1952 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Emeline Abbey Dunn (Artist)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emeline Abbey Dunn<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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located in Kaufman County, Texas.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Clifton to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Duverne Konrick Farsace (Author, poet)
- He was born in Jasper (TX) on August 23, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester (NY) on August 25, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Jasper is located in Jasper County, Texas.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duverne Konrick Farsace<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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Sarah Davids Bills Fish (Abolitionist, activist)
- She was born in Union (NJ) on September 11, 1798 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on November 7, 1868 (a Saturday).
- Union is located in Union County, New Jersey.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Davids Bills Fish<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 Clifton to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Elizabeth Hollister Frost (Author, poet)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on March 1, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 9, 1958 (a Wednesday).
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Rochester is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Clifton. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Clifton. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hollister Frost<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 Clifton 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.