Perry (Wyoming County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Perry ...

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

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) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rome Cemetery (Oneida County, New York).
- Mount Morris is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Francis Bellamy<1>
Paul Cook, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Caledonia (NY) on May 5, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Rochester (NY) on May 25, 1905 (a Thursday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
- Caledonia is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
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) at the age of 65. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
- Nunda is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
Hiram Bond Everest (Inventor)
- He was born in Pike (NY) on April 11, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 5, 1913 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
- Pike is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hiram Bond Everest<1>
Gladys Hulette (Actress)
- She was born in Arcade (NY) on July 21, 1896 (a Tueday) and died in Montebello (CA) on August 8, 1991 (a Thursday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Arcade is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hulette<1>
Lynn Bogue Hunt (Artist)
- He was born in Honeoye Falls (NY) on May 11, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Williston Park (NY) on October 12, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 83.
- Honeoye Falls is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Bogue Hunt<1>
Howie Krist (Professional baseball)
- He was born in West Henrietta (NY) on February 28, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on April 23, 1989 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Delavan Cemetery (Cattaraugus County, New York).
- West Henrietta is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Howie Krist<1>
William Muldoon (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Caneadea (NY) on May 25, 1852 (a Tueday) and died in Purchase (NY) on June 3, 1933 (a Saturday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
- Caneadea is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Muldoon<1>
Harold 'Hal' Rosson (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Geneseo (NY) on April 6, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Beach (FL) on September 6, 1988 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Geneseo is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold 'Hal' Rosson<1>
Billy Sands (Actor)
- He was born in Bergen (NY) on January 6, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Westwood (CA) on August 27, 1984 (a Monday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Bergen is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Sands<1>
Frances Elizabeth Willard (Social reformer)
- She was born in Churchville (NY) on September 28, 1839 (a Saturday) and died in New York Mills (NY) on February 17, 1898 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Churchville is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Perry.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frances Elizabeth Willard<1>

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.