Farnham (Erie County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Farnham ...

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

Hugh Carpenter Bedient (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Carpenter Bedient<1>
- He was born in Gerry (NY) on October 23, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on July 21, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Gerry is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Farnham (which is located in Erie County).
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Levant Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south of Farnham. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Levant Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Levant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farnham to Levant Cemetery
Michael Fonfara (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Fonfara<1>
- He was born in Stevensville (ON) on August 11, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Ontario on January 8, 2021 (a Friday).
- Stevensville is located in and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Farnham.
- Toronto is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.
Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki (Producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki<1>
- He was born in Dunkirk (NY) on October 18, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Tonawanda (NY) on August 20, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Farnham (which is located in Erie County).
- Tonawanda is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Farnham. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
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- From Farnham to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy<1>
- He was born in Humberstone (ON) on December 12, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Port Colborne (ON) on August 14, 2009 (a Friday).
- Humberstone is located in and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Farnham.
- Port Colborne is located in and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Farnham.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Farnham.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Farnham to Oakwood Cemetery
Grace S. Richmond (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace S. Richmond<1>
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on March 31, 1886 (a Wednesday) and died in Fredonia (NY) on November 28, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Fredonia is located in Chautauqua County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Farnham (which is located in Erie County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Farnham. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Farnham to Forest Hill Cemetery
Monroe Salisbury (Actor)
- Born: Orange Salisbury Cash
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monroe Salisbury<1>
- He was born in Angola (NY) on May 8, 1876 (a Monday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on August 6, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Angola is located nearby and to the northeast of Farnham.
- San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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- From Farnham to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Olive Risley Seward (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Risley Seward<1>
- She was born in Fredonia (NY) on July 15, 1844 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on November 27, 1908 (a Friday).
- Fredonia is located in Chautauqua County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Farnham (which is located in Erie County).
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Farnham. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farnham to Forest Hill Cemetery
Justin Strzelczyk (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Justin Strzelczyk<1>
- He was born in West Seneca (NY) on August 18, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Herkimer (NY) on September 30, 2004 (a Thursday).
- West Seneca is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Farnham. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Farnham. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery<1>
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- From Farnham to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
Cory Wells (Musician - a member of 'Three Dog Night')
- Born: Emil Lewandowski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cory Wells<1>
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on February 5, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Dunkirk (NY) on October 20, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Buffalo is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Farnham. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Farnham (which is located in Erie County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw<1>
- She was born in Boston (NY) on September 14, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Covina (CA) on September 9, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Farnham. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Farnham to Rose Hills Memorial Park

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.