Notable Births & Deaths for Otego ...

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

• James Fenimore Cooper     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Fenimore Cooper<1>
  • He was born in Burlington (NJ) on September 15, 1789 (a Tuesday) and died in Cooperstown (NY) on September 14, 1851 (a Sunday).
  • Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
  • Cooperstown is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Otego. Both communities are located in Otsego County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Otego. The cemetery is located in Otsego County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
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  • From Otego to Lakewood Cemetery
• Tompkins Harrison Matteson     (Artist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tompkins Harrison Matteson<1>
  • He was born in Peterboro (NY) on May 9, 1813 (a Sunday) and died in Sherburne (NY) on February 2, 1884 (a Saturday).
  • Peterboro is located in Madison County, New York.
  • Sherburne is located in Chenango County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Otego (which is located in Otsego County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
• Jerry Jeff Walker     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Ronald Clyde Crosby
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Jeff Walker<1>
  • He was born in Oneonta (NY) on March 16, 1942 (a Monday) and died in Austin (TX) on October 23, 2020 (a Friday).
  • Oneonta is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Otego. Both communities are located in Otsego County.
  • Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • We don't have any burial details.