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Notable Births & Deaths for Pecktown ...

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

  • Lester Allen     (Entertainer)
  • Lou Ambers     (Professional boxer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Ambers<1>
    • He was born in Herkimer (NY) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
    • Herkimer is located in Herkimer County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
  • Walter C. 'Walt' Brown     (Race car driver)
  • Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
    • He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tuesday).
    • Northumberland is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
    • Utica is located in Oneida County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown. The cemetery is located in Oneida County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pecktown to St. Agnes Cemetery
  • Ovid Butler     (Social reformer)
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Pecktown. Both communities are located in Otsego County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 62.
    • He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Pecktown. The cemetery is located in Otsego County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pecktown to Lakewood Cemetery
  • William Frederick 'Bad Bill' Dahlen     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Frederick 'Bad Bill' Dahlen<1>
    • He was born in Nelliston (NY) on January 5, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on December 5, 1950 (a Tuesday).
    • Nelliston is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • Tony Giorgio     (Actor)
  • Asa Gray     (Botanist)
  • Michael Joseph 'Mike' Griffin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Joseph 'Mike' Griffin<1>
    • He was born in Utica (NY) on March 20, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Utica (NY) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday).
    • Utica is located in Oneida County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • Utica is located in Oneida County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown. The cemetery is located in Oneida County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pecktown to St. Agnes Cemetery
  • Henry John Kaiser     (Industrialist)
  • 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • Sherburne is located in Chenango County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • David John 'Dave' McKeough     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for David John 'Dave' McKeough<1>
    • He was born in Utica (NY) on December 1, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Utica (NY) on July 11, 1901 (a Thursday).
    • Utica is located in Oneida County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • Utica is located in Oneida County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown (which is located in Otsego County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 37.
    • He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Pecktown. The cemetery is located in Oneida County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pecktown to St. Agnes Cemetery
  • Ron O'Neal     (Actor, director, screenwriter)
  • Justin Strzelczyk     (Professional football)
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Pecktown. 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.
  • Harold George 'Hal' White     (Major League Baseball)
  • Frances Elizabeth Willard     (Social reformer)
  • Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse     (Major League Baseball)

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.