Hurd Corners (Dutchess County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hurd Corners ...

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

Slim Aarons (Photographer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 29, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Montrose (NY) on May 23, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Montrose is located in Westchester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Slim Aarons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. 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 Hurd Corners to Montrepose Cemetery
Timothy Shay Arthur (Author)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on June 22, 1809 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 6, 1885 (a Friday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Shay Arthur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Woodlands 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- Poughkeepsie is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Hurd Corners. 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 Hurd Corners to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Bernt Balchen (Explorer, aviator)
- He was born in Tveit (Norway) on October 23, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Mount Kisco (NY) on October 17, 1973 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Kisco is located in Westchester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernt Balchen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
- He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east of Hurd Corners. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Ann Blyth (Oscar nominated actress)
- Full name: Ann Marie Blyth
- She was born in Mount Kisco (NY) on August 16, 1928 (a Thursday).
- Mount Kisco is located in Westchester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Hurd Corners. 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 Hurd Corners to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Jonathan Brandis (Actor)
- He was born in Danbury (CT) on April 13, 1976 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on November 12, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Brandis<1>
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess 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 Hurd Corners to Calvary Cemetery
Al Brodax (Producer)
- Full name: Al Philip Brodax
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on February 14, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Danbury (CT) on November 24, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Brodax<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Arlington National Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
Iola Brubeck (Lyricist)
- She was born in Corning (CA) on August 14, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Wilton (CT) on March 12, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Corning is located in Tehama County, California.
- Wilton is located in Fairfield County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iola Brubeck<1>
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southwest of Hurd Corners. The cemetery 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 Hurd Corners to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Joe Colombo (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on June 16, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Newburgh (NY) on May 22, 1978 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Colombo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to St. John RC Cemetery
Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 3, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Geneva (IL) on October 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Geneva is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to River Hills Memorial Park
Bob Crane (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Edward Crane
- He was born in Waterbury (CT) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 29, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Crane<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Westwood Memorial Park
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Hurd Corners. Both communities are located in Dutchess 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 Hurd Corners to Maui Veterans Cemetery
James Douglas (Actor)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bethlehem (CT) on March 5, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bethlehem is located in Litchfield County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Douglas<1>
Andrew Jackson Downing (Architect)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on October 31, 1815 (a Tuesday) and died in Riverdale (NY) on July 28, 1852 (a Wednesday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Riverdale is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Hurd Corners. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson Downing<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Charles Durning (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Edward Durning
- He was born in Highland Falls (NY) on February 28, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on December 24, 2012 (a Monday).
- Highland Falls is located in Orange County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Hurd Corners (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Durning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hurd Corners to Arlington National 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.