New Paltz (Ulster County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Paltz ...

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

Maryanne Amacher (Composer)
- She was born in Kane (PA) on February 25, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rhinebeck (NY) on October 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Kane is located in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
- Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of New Paltz. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maryanne Amacher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Montrepose Cemetery
Timothy Shay Arthur (Author)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on June 22, 1809 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 6, 1885 (a Friday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Shay Arthur<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Woodlands Cemetery
Frank F. Bahret (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) in 1858 and died in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 30, 1888 (a Friday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east southeast of New Paltz. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank F. Bahret<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Peter Bogdanovich (Director, writer, actor, producer)
- He was born in Kingston (NY) on July 30, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 6, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Kingston is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of New Paltz. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bogdanovich<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Westwood Memorial Park
Jane Matilda Bolin (Jurist)
- She was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on April 11, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Long Island City (NY) on January 8, 2007 (a Monday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east southeast of New Paltz. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Matilda Bolin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on July 8, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on February 18, 1911 (a Saturday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Calvary Cemetery
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located in Dutchess County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south southeast of New Paltz. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Joe Colombo (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on June 16, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Newburgh (NY) on May 22, 1978 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Colombo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to St. John RC Cemetery
Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 3, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Geneva (IL) on October 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Geneva is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at River Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Kane County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to River Hills Memorial Park
Richard Denning (Actor)
- Born: Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger, Jr.
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 27, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 11, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Escondido is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Maui Veterans Cemetery, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Denning<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maui Veterans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Maui Veterans Cemetery
Alix Dobkin (Singer, songwriter, author, activist)
- Full name: Alix Cecil Dobkin
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 16, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on May 19, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Woodstock is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of New Paltz. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alix Dobkin<1>
Andrew Jackson Downing (Architect)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on October 31, 1815 (a Tuesday) and died in Riverdale (NY) on July 28, 1852 (a Wednesday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Riverdale is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of New Paltz. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Jackson Downing<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Mort Drucker (Caricaturist, cartoonist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 22, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Woodbury (NY) on April 9, 2020 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Woodbury is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mort Drucker<1>
Charles Durning (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Edward Durning
- He was born in Highland Falls (NY) on February 28, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on December 24, 2012 (a Monday).
- Highland Falls is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Durning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Arlington National Cemetery
Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Staten Island (NY) on June 20, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Middletown (NY) on April 30, 1901 (a Tuesday).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Middletown is located in Orange County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Green - Wood Cemetery
Anton Otto Fischer (Illustrator)
- He was born in Regensburg (Germany) on February 23, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on March 26, 1962 (a Monday).
- Woodstock is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of New Paltz. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northeast of New Paltz. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anton Otto Fischer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Montrepose Cemetery
Tex Fletcher (Actor, musician)
- Born: Geremino Bisceglia
- He was born in Harrison (NY) on January 17, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Newburgh (NY) on March 14, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Harrison is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of New Paltz.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tex Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery
Dorothy Frooks (Actress, author)
- She was born in Saugerties (NY) on February 12, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 13, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Saugerties is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of New Paltz. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Frooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Calverton National Cemetery
Percy Gaunt (Songwriter)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) in 1852 and died in Palenville (NY) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Palenville is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Gaunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Green - Wood Cemetery
Charles Kassel Harris (Composer)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on May 1, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on December 22, 1930 (a Monday).
- Poughkeepsie is located in Dutchess County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Kassel Harris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Woodlawn Cemetery
William S. Hart (Actor, screenwriter, director, author)
- Full name: William Surry Hart
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on December 6, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Newhall (CA) on June 23, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Newburgh is located in Orange County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Paltz (which is located in Ulster County).
- Newhall is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William S. Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Paltz to Green - Wood 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.