Palmyra (Wayne County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Palmyra ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Palmyra. 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra to Westwood Memorial Park
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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra to Washington Cemetery
Louise Blanchard Bethune (Architect)
- She was born in Waterloo (NY) on July 21, 1856 (a Monday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on December 18, 1913 (a Thursday).
- Waterloo is located in Seneca County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Blanchard Bethune<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Palmyra to Forest Lawn 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- Greece is located in Monroe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra to Bonaventure 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, New York.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Tyler Dennett (Historian)
- He was born in Spencer (WI) on June 13, 1883 (a Wednesday) and died in Geneva (NY) on December 29, 1949 (a Thursday).
- Spencer is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- Geneva is located in Ontario County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tyler Dennett<1>
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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Seneca Falls (NY) in August 1856 and died in Kansas City (MO) on October 6, 1910 (a Thursday).
- Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley<1>
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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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 in Monroe County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Palmyra (which is located in Wayne County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra 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.