Rochester (Monroe County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rochester ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rochester. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabella MacDonald Alden<1>
- She was born in Rochester on November 3, 1841 (a Wednesday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on August 5, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park<1>
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Susan B. Anthony (Activist, suffragette)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<1>
- She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester on March 13, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Adams is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Carmen Basilio (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmen Basilio<1>
- He was born in Canastota (NY) on April 2, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester on November 7, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Canastota is located in Madison County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at St. Agatha Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Agatha Cemetery<1>
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Roberta Beatty (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Beatty<1>
- She was born in Rochester on December 29, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 7, 1978 (a Friday).
- 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.
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Barney Bernard (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barney Bernard<1>
- He was born in Rochester on August 17, 1877 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on March 21, 1924 (a Friday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery<1>
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- From Rochester to Washington Cemetery
Louise Brooks (Actress, author)
- Full name: Mary Louise Brooks
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Brooks<1>
- She was born in Cherryvale (KS) on November 14, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Rochester on August 8, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Cherryvale is located in Montgomery County, Kansas.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
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- From Rochester to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (Singer, bandleader)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cabell 'Cab' Calloway<1>
- He was born in Rochester on December 25, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Hockessin (DE) on November 18, 1994 (a Friday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Walter Cassebeer (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cassebeer<1>
- He was born in Rochester on November 20, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Greece (NY) on November 13, 1963 (a Wednesday).
- Greece is located nearby and to the northwest of Rochester.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edythe Chapman (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edythe Chapman<1>
- She was born in Rochester on October 8, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 15, 1948 (a Friday).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
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Nancy Coleman (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Coleman<1>
- She was born in Everett (WA) on December 30, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Brockport (NY) on January 18, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Everett is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
- Brockport is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Rochester. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakeview Cemetery<1>
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Paul Cook, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Cook, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Caledonia (NY) on May 5, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester on May 25, 1905 (a Thursday).
- Caledonia is located in Livingston County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Rochester (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
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Emma Lampert Cooper (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emma Lampert Cooper<1>
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Rochester. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Edward Nicholas Crane (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Nicholas Crane<1>
- He was born in Boston (MA) on May 27, 1862 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester on September 20, 1896 (a Sunday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery<1>
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Adelaide Crapsey (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adelaide Crapsey<1>
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on September 9, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Rochester on October 8, 1914 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sebastian 'Red' Dooin<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on June 12, 1879 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester on May 14, 1952 (a Wednesday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Emeline Abbey Dunn (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emeline Abbey Dunn<1>
- She was born in Rochester on May 26, 1859 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester on February 17, 1929 (a Sunday).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located in Kaufman County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rochester to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Duverne Konrick Farsace (Author, poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Duverne Konrick Farsace<1>
- He was born in Jasper (TX) on August 23, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Rochester on August 25, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Jasper is located in Jasper County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Sarah Davids Bills Fish (Abolitionist, activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Davids Bills Fish<1>
- She was born in Union (NJ) on September 11, 1798 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester on November 7, 1868 (a Saturday).
- Union is located in Union County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Elizabeth Hollister Frost (Author, poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hollister Frost<1>
- She was born in Rochester on March 1, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester on April 9, 1958 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Rochester.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Charles Gordon Fullerton (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Gordon Fullerton<1>
- He was born in Rochester on October 11, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Lancaster (CA) on August 21, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Rochester to Arlington National 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.