Notable Births & Deaths for Jefferson Heights ...

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

• Harry Stephen Ackerman     (Producer)
  • He was born in Albany (NY) on November 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Stephen Ackerman<1>
• 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) at the age of 80.
  • Tannersville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 71. She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
  • Rhinebeck is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Maryanne Amacher<1>
• Ezra Ames     (Artist)
  • He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tueday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery (Albany County, New York).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ezra Ames<1>
• Sara Berner     (Actress)
  • Born: Lillian Ann Herdan
  • She was born in Albany (NY) on January 12, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 19, 1969 (a Friday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sara Berner<1>
• 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) at the age of 82. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Kingston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter Bogdanovich<1>
• Nick Brignola     (Musician)
  • He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday) at the age of 65.
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nick Brignola<1>
• Michael E. 'Mike' Burke     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in New York (NY) in 1854 and died in Albany (NY) on June 9, 1889 (a Sunday).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael E. 'Mike' Burke<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) at the age of 86. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Stanfordville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Cagney<1>
• Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr     (Astronaut - Skylab 3, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
  • He was born in Denver (CO) on August 22, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Albany (NY) on August 26, 2020 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88. We don't have any burial details.
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr<1>
• John Cunniff     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born in South Boston (MA) on July 9, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Albany (NY) on May 10, 2002 (a Friday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Cunniff<1>
• Jack 'Legs' Diamond     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 10, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Albany (NY) on December 18, 1931 (a Friday) at the age of 34. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack 'Legs' Diamond<1>
• 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) at the age of 80. We don't have any burial details.
  • Woodstock is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alix Dobkin<1>
• Johnny Evers     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Troy (NY) on July 21, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 28, 1947 (a Friday) at the age of 65.
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Evers<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) at the age of 80. He is buried at Montrepose Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
  • Woodstock is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anton Otto Fischer<1>
• 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) at the age of 101. She is buried at Calverton National Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
  • Saugerties is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dorothy Frooks<1>
• Percy Gaunt     (Songwriter)
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) in 1852 and died in Palenville (NY) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday). He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Palenville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Percy Gaunt<1>
• William Gibson     (Playwright, author)
  • He was born in New York (NY) on November 13, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Stockbridge (MA) on November 25, 2008 (a Tueday) at the age of 94. The body was cremated.
  • Stockbridge is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Gibson<1>
• Billy 'Flash' Harrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Norristown (PA) on July 18, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Albany (NY) on May 6, 2014 (a Tueday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Rensselaer County, New York).
  • Albany is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy 'Flash' Harrell<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) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
  • Woodstock is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
• 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) at the age of 74. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Orange County, New York).
  • Kingston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jefferson Heights.
  • Kingston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jefferson Heights.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Hutton<1>

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