Leicester (Livingston County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Leicester ...

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

Francis Bellamy (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
- Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on May 18, 1855 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on August 28, 1931 (a Friday).
- Mount Morris is located nearby and to the south of Leicester.
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rome Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rome Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Rome Cemetery
Paul Cook, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Caledonia (NY) on May 5, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 25, 1905 (a Thursday).
- Caledonia is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Leicester. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast of Leicester. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Emma Lampert Cooper (Artist)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Leicester. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Pittsford is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Leicester. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Gilbert Emery (Actor)
- Born: Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle
- He was born in Naples (NY) on June 11, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 27, 1945 (a Saturday).
- Naples is located in Ontario County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Rose Ridge Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Leicester. The cemetery is located in Ontario County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Emery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Rose Ridge Cemetery
Hiram Bond Everest (Inventor)
- He was born in Pike (NY) on April 11, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 5, 1913 (a Wednesday).
- Pike is located in Wyoming County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Leicester. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hiram Bond Everest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Lynn Bogue Hunt (Artist)
- He was born in Honeoye Falls (NY) on May 11, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Williston Park (NY) on October 12, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Honeoye Falls is located in Monroe County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- Williston Park is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Bogue Hunt<1>
Howie Krist (Professional baseball)
- He was born in West Henrietta (NY) on February 28, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on April 23, 1989 (a Sunday).
- West Henrietta is located in Monroe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Delavan Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southwest of Leicester. The cemetery is located in Cattaraugus County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie Krist<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Delavan Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Delavan Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Delavan Cemetery
Anna Caroline Maxwell (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Bristol (NY) on March 14, 1851 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on January 2, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Bristol is located in Ontario County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Caroline Maxwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Arlington National Cemetery
William Muldoon (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Caneadea (NY) on May 25, 1852 (a Tuesday) and died in Purchase (NY) on June 3, 1933 (a Saturday).
- Caneadea is located in Allegany County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- Purchase is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Muldoon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Kensico Cemetery
John Wesley Powell (Explorer)
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on March 24, 1834 (a Monday) and died in Haven (ME) on September 23, 1902 (a Tuesday).
- Mount Morris is located nearby and to the south of Leicester.
- Haven is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wesley Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Arlington National Cemetery
Harold 'Hal' Rosson (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Geneseo (NY) on April 6, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on September 6, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Geneseo is located nearby and to the northeast of Leicester.
- Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold 'Hal' Rosson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Billy Sands (Actor)
- He was born in Bergen (NY) on January 6, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Westwood (CA) on August 27, 1984 (a Monday).
- Bergen is located in Genesee County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Sands<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Hillside Memorial Park
Elmer Fowler Stone (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Livonia (NY) on January 22, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on May 20, 1936 (a Wednesday).
- Livonia is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Leicester. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Fowler Stone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Arlington National Cemetery
Frances Elizabeth Willard (Social reformer)
- She was born in Churchville (NY) on September 28, 1839 (a Saturday) and died in New York Mills (NY) on February 17, 1898 (a Thursday).
- Churchville is located in Monroe County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Leicester (which is located in Livingston County).
- New York Mills is located in Oneida County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Elizabeth Willard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leicester to Rosehill 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.