Lewis (Livingston County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lewis ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lewis. 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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rome Cemetery (Oneida County, New York).
- Mount Morris is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Francis Bellamy<1>
Paul Cook, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Caledonia (NY) on May 5, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 25, 1905 (a Thursday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
- Caledonia is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
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) at the age of 65. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
- Nunda is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the east of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
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) at the age of 70. He is buried at Rose Ridge Cemetery (Ontario County, New York).
- Naples is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gilbert Emery<1>
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) at the age of 82. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
- Pike is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hiram Bond Everest<1>
Frank Kelly Freas (Illustrator)
- He was born in Hornell (NY) on August 27, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in West Hills (CA) on January 2, 2005 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Hornell is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Kelly Freas<1>
Gladys Hulette (Actress)
- She was born in Arcade (NY) on July 21, 1896 (a Tueday) and died in Montebello (CA) on August 8, 1991 (a Thursday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Arcade is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hulette<1>
William Muldoon (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Caneadea (NY) on May 25, 1852 (a Tueday) and died in Purchase (NY) on June 3, 1933 (a Saturday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
- Caneadea is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Muldoon<1>
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 Tueday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Geneseo is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Lewis.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold 'Hal' Rosson<1>

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.