Pilgrim Corners (Orange County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pilgrim Corners ...

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

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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Woodlands Cemetery
William Chauvenet (Mathematician, professor)
- He was born in Milford (PA) on May 24, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on December 13, 1870 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located in Pike County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Chauvenet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Bellefontaine 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to River Hills Memorial Park
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Pilgrim Corners. 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 Pilgrim Corners 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners 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 nearby and to the southeast of Pilgrim Corners.
- 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Green - Wood Cemetery
Parker W. Fennelly (Actor)
- He was born in Northeast Harbor (ME) on October 22, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Peekskill (NY) on January 22, 1988 (a Friday).
- Northeast Harbor is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- Peekskill is located in Westchester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Parker W. Fennelly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Sleepy Hollow 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- 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 Pilgrim Corners to St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery
Valerie Harper (Actress)
- Full name: Valerie Kathryn Harper
- She was born in Suffern (NY) on August 22, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 30, 2019 (a Friday).
- Suffern is located in Rockland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Valerie Harper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
William S. Hart (Actor, screenwriter, director, author)
- Full name: William Surrey 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Green - Wood Cemetery
George Inness, Jr. (Artist)
- He was born in Paris (France) on January 5, 1854 (a Thursday) and died in Cragsmoor (NY) on July 27, 1926 (a Tuesday).
- Cragsmoor is located in Ulster County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south southeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Inness, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Rosedale Cemetery
George Inness, Sr. (Artist)
- He was born in Newburgh (NY) on May 1, 1825 (a Sunday) and died in Bridge of Allan (Scotland) on August 3, 1894 (a Friday).
- Newburgh is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the south southeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Inness, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Rosedale Cemetery
Herbert 'Herb' Kalin (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Port Jervis (NY) on February 16, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Waldorf (MD) on July 21, 2006 (a Friday).
- Port Jervis is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- Waldorf is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is located in Charles County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert 'Herb' Kalin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Trinity Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Trinity Memorial Gardens (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Trinity Memorial Gardens
Milton Kamen (Actor, comic)
- He was born in Hurleyville (NY) on March 5, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 24, 1977 (a Thursday).
- Hurleyville is located in Sullivan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Kamen<1>
Richard Kiley (Actor)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 31, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Warwick (NY) on March 5, 1999 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Warwick is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Pilgrim Corners. Both communities are located in Orange County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Warwick Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Kiley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Warwick Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Warwick Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Warwick Cemetery
Joseph Bohomiel 'Joe' Lapchick (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Yonkers (NY) on April 12, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Monticello (NY) on August 10, 1970 (a Monday).
- Yonkers is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Monticello is located in Sullivan County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the southeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Bohomiel 'Joe' Lapchick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Oakland Cemetery
Jimmy Mack (Comedian, writer)
- Born: James McNair
- He was born in Peekskill (NY) on October 1, 1951 (a Monday) and died in Cranbury (NJ) on June 7, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Peekskill is located in Westchester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- Cranbury is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Pilgrim Corners. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Mack<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Hillside Cemetery
Sydney Mason (Actor)
- He was born in Milton (NY) on June 27, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 11, 1976 (a Sunday).
- Milton is located in Ulster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sydney Mason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pilgrim Corners to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Robert Montgomery (Oscar nominated actor, director, producer)
- Born: Henry Montgomery, Jr.
- He was born in Beacon (NY) on May 21, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on August 27, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Beacon is located in Dutchess County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pilgrim Corners (which is located in Orange County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Montgomery<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.