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Notable Births & Deaths for Mile-of-Woods ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mile-of-Woods. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 86.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. 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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Carmen Basilio     (Professional boxer)
  • Roberta Beatty     (Actress)
  • Francis Bellamy     (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
    • Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
    • 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 in Livingston County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Mile-of-Woods (which is located in Monroe County).
    • 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Mile-of-Woods to Rome Cemetery
  • Barney Bernard     (Actor)
  • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • Greece is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. 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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Edythe Chapman     (Actress)
  • Nancy Coleman     (Actress)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Coleman<1>
    • She was born in Everett (WA) on December 30, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Brockport (NY) on January 18, 2000 (a Tuesday).
    • Everett is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
    • Brockport is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 87.
    • She is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Mile-of-Woods. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Mile-of-Woods to Lakeview Cemetery
  • 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 in Livingston County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Mile-of-Woods (which is located in Monroe County).
    • Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast of Mile-of-Woods. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Mile-of-Woods 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 in Livingston County, New York.
    • Pittsford is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 65.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. 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 Mile-of-Woods 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 36.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. 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 Mile-of-Woods 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. 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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Duverne Konrick Farsace     (Author, poet)
  • Sarah Davids Bills Fish     (Abolitionist, activist)
  • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 71.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. 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 Mile-of-Woods 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.