Mile-of-Woods (Monroe County, NY)

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)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on November 3, 1841 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabella MacDonald Alden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
Susan B. Anthony (Suffragette, abolitionist)
- Full name: Susan Brownnell Anthony
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Carmen Basilio (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Canastota (NY) on April 2, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (NY) on November 7, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Canastota is located in Madison 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 his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Agatha Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Basilio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Agatha Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agatha Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to St. Agatha Cemetery
Roberta Beatty (Actress)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on December 29, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 7, 1978 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Beatty<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Westwood Memorial Park
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 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.
- 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 Mile-of-Woods to Rome Cemetery
Barney Bernard (Actor)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on August 17, 1877 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on March 21, 1924 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Washington Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barney Bernard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Washington Cemetery
Louise Brooks (Actress, author)
- Full name: Mary Louise Brooks
- She was born in Cherryvale (KS) on November 14, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on August 8, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Cherryvale is located in Montgomery County, Kansas.
- 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 78.
- She 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Brooks<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 Mile-of-Woods to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (Singer, bandleader)
- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 25, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Hockessin (DE) on November 18, 1994 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Hockessin is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cabell 'Cab' Calloway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Ferncliff Cemetery
Walter Cassebeer (Artist)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cassebeer<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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edythe Chapman (Actress)
- She was born in Rochester (NY) on October 8, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 15, 1948 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Mile-of-Woods. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, which is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edythe Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Bonaventure Cemetery
Nancy Coleman (Actress)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Coleman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakeview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Lakeview 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 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.
- 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 Mile-of-Woods 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 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.
- 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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edward Nicholas Crane (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on May 27, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on September 20, 1896 (a Sunday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk 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 his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Nicholas Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyhood Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mile-of-Woods to Holyhood Cemetery
Adelaide Crapsey (Poet)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelaide Crapsey<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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on June 12, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 14, 1952 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- 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 72.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin<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 Mile-of-Woods to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Emeline Abbey Dunn (Artist)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emeline Abbey Dunn<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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located in Kaufman County, Texas.
- 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 67.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<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 Mile-of-Woods to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Duverne Konrick Farsace (Author, poet)
- 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 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 56.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duverne Konrick Farsace<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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Sarah Davids Bills Fish (Abolitionist, activist)
- 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 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 70.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Davids Bills Fish<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 Mile-of-Woods to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Elizabeth Hollister Frost (Author, poet)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hollister Frost<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 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.