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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')
- Paul Cook, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
- 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)
- 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 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.
- 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 Leicester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Gilbert Emery (Actor)
- Born: Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Emery<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Ridge Cemetery<1>
- 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hiram Bond Everest<1>
- 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.
- 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 Leicester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Lynn Bogue Hunt (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Bogue Hunt<1>
- 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.
- Howie Krist (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howie Krist<1>
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Delavan Cemetery<1>
- 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)
- William Muldoon (Professional wrestler)
- John Wesley Powell (Explorer)
- Harold 'Hal' Rosson (Cinematographer)
- Billy Sands (Actor)
- Elmer Fowler Stone (Aviation pioneer)
- Frances Elizabeth Willard (Social reformer)
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. |
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