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Notable Births & Deaths for Rossman ...

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

  • Harry Stephen Ackerman     (Producer)
  • Maude Adams     (Actress)
    • Born: Maude Kiskadden
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maude Adams<1>
    • She was born in Salt Lake City (UT) on November 11, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Tannersville (NY) on July 17, 1953 (a Friday).
    • Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
    • Tannersville is located in Greene County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 80.
  • Maryanne Amacher     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maryanne Amacher<1>
    • She was born in Kane (PA) on February 25, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rhinebeck (NY) on October 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
    • Kane is located in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
    • Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 71.
    • She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Rossman. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Rossman to Montrepose Cemetery
  • Ezra Ames     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra Ames<1>
    • He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
    • Framingham is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Albany is located in Albany County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Rossman. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossman to Albany Rural Cemetery
  • Mark Henry Belanger     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Henry Belanger<1>
    • He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on June 8, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 6, 1998 (a Tuesday).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • Sara Berner     (Actress)
  • Nick Brignola     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Brignola<1>
    • He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • Albany is located in Albany County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • Peter Bruni     (Actor)
  • Richard D. Buckley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Michael E. 'Mike' Burke     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael E. 'Mike' Burke<1>
    • He was born in New York (NY) in 1854 and died in Albany (NY) on June 9, 1889 (a Sunday).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Albany is located in Albany County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
  • Andrew Carnegie     (Industrialist, philanthropist)
  • Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr     (Astronaut - Skylab 3, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr<1>
    • He was born in Denver (CO) on August 22, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Albany (NY) on August 26, 2020 (a Wednesday).
    • Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
    • Albany is located in Albany County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 88.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • William H. 'Bill' Craver     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Bill' Craver<1>
    • He was born in Troy (NY) in June 1844 and died in Troy (NY) on June 17, 1901 (a Monday).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rossman. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Rossman to Oakwood Cemetery
  • Charles 'Chas' Crocker     (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
  • John Cunniff     (Professional hockey)
  • Anne Darling     (Actress)
    • Full name: Anne Lansing Darling
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Darling<1>
    • She was born in Troy (NY) on July 16, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 1991 (a Saturday).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 78.
    • She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Rossman. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossman to Albany Rural Cemetery
  • James H. 'Jim' Devlin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James H. 'Jim' Devlin<1>
    • He was born in Troy (NY) on April 16, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Troy (NY) on December 14, 1900 (a Friday).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.
    • He is buried at St. John Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north of Rossman. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossman to St. John Cemetery
  • Jack 'Legs' Diamond     (Crime figure)
  • Alix Dobkin     (Singer, songwriter, author, activist)
    • Full name: Alix Cecil Dobkin
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alix Dobkin<1>
    • He was born in New York (NY) on August 16, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on May 19, 2021 (a Wednesday).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Johnny Evers     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Evers<1>
    • He was born in Troy (NY) on July 21, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 28, 1947 (a Friday).
    • Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • Albany is located in Albany County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • John Francis 'Jack' Ferry     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Francis 'Jack' Ferry<1>
    • He was born in Pittsfield (MA) on April 7, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsfield (MA) on August 29, 1954 (a Sunday).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • Pittsfield is located in Berkshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Rossman (which is located in Columbia County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.

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.