Dexter (Jefferson County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Dexter ...

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

Eugenie Besserer (Actress)
- She was born in Watertown (NY) on December 25, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 28, 1934 (a Monday).
- Watertown is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugenie Besserer<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 Dexter to Calvary Cemetery
Daniel Hudson Burnham (Architect)
- He was born in Henderson (NY) on September 4, 1846 (a Friday) and died in Heidelberg (Germany) on June 1, 1912 (a Saturday).
- Henderson is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Hudson Burnham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Graceland Cemetery
Jack Caffery (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Kingston (ON) on June 30, 1934 (a Saturday) and died on December 2, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Caffery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
Dick Cherry (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Richard John Cherry
- He was born in Kingston (ON) on February 28, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Kingston (ON) on March 6, 2025 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Cataraqui Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Cherry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cataraqui Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Cataraqui Cemetery
Leslie Gordon 'Les' Douglas (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Perth (ON) on December 5, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Kingston (ON) on October 20, 2002 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Glenhaven Memorial Garden, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Gordon 'Les' Douglas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenhaven Memorial Garden
- The Geni entry for Glenhaven Memorial Garden
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenhaven Memorial Garden (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Glenhaven Memorial Garden
William B. 'Bill' Goodenough (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Watertown (NY) in 1863 and died in Saint Louis (MO) on May 24, 1905 (a Wednesday).
- Watertown is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William B. 'Bill' Goodenough<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 Dexter to Calvary Cemetery
James K. Hackett (Actor)
- He was born in Wolfe Island (ON) on September 5, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Paris (France) on November 8, 1926 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James K. Hackett<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 Dexter to Woodlawn Cemetery
Roland Hewgill (Actor)
- He was born in Montreal (QC) on February 11, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Kingston (ON) on November 9, 1998 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Cataraqui Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roland Hewgill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cataraqui Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Cataraqui Cemetery
William J. Holmes (Actor)
- He was born in Watertown (NY) on March 17, 1877 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 1, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Watertown is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William J. Holmes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Mark Hopkins (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- He was born in Henderson (NY) on September 1, 1813 (a Wednesday) and died in Yuma (AZ) on March 29, 1878 (a Friday).
- Henderson is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Yuma is located in Yuma County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Sacramento City Cemetery, which is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Hopkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacramento City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Sacramento City Cemetery
Joe Levandoski (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Joseph Thomas Levandoski
- He was born in Cobalt (ON) on March 17, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Kingston (ON) on December 20, 2001 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Levandoski<1>
August Solberg 'Gus' Marker (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Wetaskiwin (AB) on August 1, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Kingston (ON) on October 7, 1997 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Cataraqui Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August Solberg 'Gus' Marker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cataraqui Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Cataraqui Cemetery
Scotty Mattraw (Actor)
- Full name: Winfield Scott Mattraw
- He was born in Evans Mills (NY) on October 19, 1880 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 9, 1946 (a Saturday).
- Evans Mills is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scotty Mattraw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Inglewood Park Cemetery
George Franklin 'Paddy' Patterson (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Kingston (ON) on May 22, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Kingston (ON) on January 16, 1977 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Cataraqui Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Franklin 'Paddy' Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cataraqui Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Cataraqui Cemetery
George Franklin 'Paddy' Patterson (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Kingston (ON) on May 22, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Kingston (ON) on January 16, 1977 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Cataraqui Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Franklin 'Paddy' Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cataraqui Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Cataraqui Cemetery
Charles Pierce (Actor, entertainer)
- He was born in Watertown (NY) on July 14, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 31, 1999 (a Monday).
- Watertown is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- 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 Charles Pierce<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 Dexter to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Kenneth Fenwick Randall (Professional Hockey)
- He was born in Kingston (ON) on December 14, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Toronto (ON) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at St. John's Norway Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Fenwick Randall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Norway Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Norway Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to St. John's Norway Cemetery
Tommy Ryan (Professional boxer)
- Born: Joseph Youngs
- He was born in Redwood (NY) on March 31, 1870 (a Thursday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on August 3, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Redwood is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Ryan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Howard Schnauber (Author)
- He was born in Watertown (NY) on March 29, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on May 7, 2004 (a Friday).
- Watertown is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Dexter. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, which is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Schnauber<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Logan National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Logan National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Mary Wiseman See (Candy maker, Founder of See's Candy)
- She was born in Howe Island (Ontario) on September 16, 1854 (a Saturday) and died in Gananoque (ON) on July 31, 1939 (a Monday).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Willow Bank Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Wiseman See<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willow Bank Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willow Bank Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Willow Bank Cemetery
James Thomas Sutherland (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Kingston (ON) on October 10, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Kingston (ON) on September 16, 1955 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Cataraqui Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Dexter.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Thomas Sutherland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Cataraqui Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cataraqui Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dexter to Cataraqui 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.