Smithfield (Dutchess County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Smithfield ...

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

Maryanne Amacher (Composer)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maryanne Amacher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Montrepose Cemetery
Frank F. Bahret (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) in 1858 and died in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 30, 1888 (a Friday).
- Poughkeepsie is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- Poughkeepsie is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank F. Bahret<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
- He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the east southeast of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Peter Bogdanovich (Director, writer, actor, producer)
- He was born in Kingston (NY) on July 30, 1939 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 6, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Kingston is located in Ulster County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Bogdanovich<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Westwood Memorial Park
Jane Matilda Bolin (Jurist)
- She was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on April 11, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Long Island City (NY) on January 8, 2007 (a Monday).
- Poughkeepsie is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- Long Island City is located in Queens County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Matilda Bolin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on July 8, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on February 18, 1911 (a Saturday).
- Poughkeepsie is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Calvary Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located nearby and to the west of Smithfield.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
J.D. Cannon (Actor)
- Full name: John Donovan Cannon
- He was born in Salmon (ID) on April 24, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Hudson (NY) on May 20, 2005 (a Friday).
- Salmon is located in Lemhi County, Idaho.
- Hudson is located in Columbia County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.D. Cannon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Cedar Park Cemetery
Richard Denning (Actor)
- Born: Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger, Jr.
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on March 27, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 11, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Poughkeepsie is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- Escondido is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Maui Veterans Cemetery, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Denning<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maui Veterans Cemetery (HI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Maui Veterans Cemetery
Alix Dobkin (Singer, songwriter, author, activist)
- Full name: Alix Cecil Dobkin
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alix Dobkin<1>
James Douglas (Actor)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bethlehem (CT) on March 5, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bethlehem is located in Litchfield County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Douglas<1>
Anton Otto Fischer (Illustrator)
- He was born in Regensburg (Germany) on February 23, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on March 26, 1962 (a Monday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anton Otto Fischer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Montrepose Cemetery
Dorothy Frooks (Actress, author)
- She was born in Saugerties (NY) on February 12, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 13, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Saugerties is located in Ulster County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Frooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Calverton National Cemetery
Larry Gates (Actor)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on September 24, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Sharon (CT) on December 12, 1996 (a Thursday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Sharon is located in Litchfield County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cornwall Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Smithfield. The cemetery is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Gates<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cornwall Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Cornwall Cemetery
Percy Gaunt (Songwriter)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) in 1852 and died in Palenville (NY) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Palenville is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Gaunt<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 Smithfield to Green - Wood Cemetery
Norman S. Hall (Screenwriter)
- He was born in New Milford (CT) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 12, 1964 (a Saturday).
- New Milford is located in Litchfield County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman S. Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Charles Kassel Harris (Composer)
- He was born in Poughkeepsie (NY) on May 1, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on December 22, 1930 (a Monday).
- Poughkeepsie is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Smithfield. Both communities are located in Dutchess County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Kassel Harris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Woodlawn Cemetery
Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson (Musician, composer)
- Full name: Eric Garth Hudson
- He was born in Windsor (ON) on August 2, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 21, 2025 (a Tuesday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt (Social reformer)
- She was born in South Canaan (CT) on July 4, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on April 24, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- South Canaan is located in Litchfield County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Forest Hills Cemetery
Collis Huntington (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- Full name: Collis Potter Huntington
- He was born in Harwinton (CT) on October 22, 1821 (a Monday) and died in Adirondack (NY) on August 13, 1900 (a Monday).
- Harwinton is located in Litchfield County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Smithfield (which is located in Dutchess County).
- Adirondack is located in Warren County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Collis Huntington<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithfield to Woodlawn 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.