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Notable Births & Deaths for Joy ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Joy. 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)
  • Susan B. Anthony     (Activist, suffragette)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 86.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Carmen Basilio     (Professional boxer)
  • Roberta Beatty     (Actress)
  • Barney Bernard     (Actor)
  • Louise Blanchard Bethune     (Architect)
  • Louise Brooks     (Actress, author)
  • Cabell 'Cab' Calloway     (Singer, bandleader)
  • Walter Cassebeer     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cassebeer<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • Greece is located in Monroe County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Edythe Chapman     (Actress)
  • Paul Cook, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • Emma Lampert Cooper     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 65.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Edward Nicholas Crane     (Major League Baseball)
  • Adelaide Crapsey     (Poet)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelaide Crapsey<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 36.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Emeline Abbey Dunn     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emeline Abbey Dunn<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley<1>
    • He was born in Seneca Falls (NY) in August 1856 and died in Kansas City (MO) on October 6, 1910 (a Thursday).
    • Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
  • Duverne Konrick Farsace     (Author, poet)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duverne Konrick Farsace<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 56.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Sarah Davids Bills Fish     (Abolitionist, activist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Davids Bills Fish<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 70.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Elizabeth Hollister Frost     (Author, poet)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hollister Frost<1>
    • 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 in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy (which is located in Wayne County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 71.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Joy. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Joy 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.