Willow Grove (Yates County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Willow Grove ...

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

Louise Blanchard Bethune (Architect)
- She was born in Waterloo (NY) on July 21, 1856 (a Monday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on December 18, 1913 (a Thursday).
- Waterloo is located in Seneca County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Blanchard Bethune<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Hammondsport (NY) on May 21, 1878 (a Tuesday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on July 23, 1930 (a Wednesday).
- Hammondsport is located in Steuben County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Willow Grove. The cemetery is located in Steuben County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glenn Hammond Curtiss<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pleasant Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Jane Arminda Delano (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Montour Falls (NY) on March 12, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Savenay (France) on April 15, 1919 (a Tuesday).
- Montour Falls is located in Schuyler County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Arminda Delano<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Arlington National Cemetery
Tyler Dennett (Historian)
- He was born in Spencer (WI) on June 13, 1883 (a Wednesday) and died in Geneva (NY) on December 29, 1949 (a Thursday).
- Spencer is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- Geneva is located in Ontario County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tyler Dennett<1>
Gilbert Emery (Actor)
- Born: Gilbert Emery Bensley Pottle
- He was born in Naples (NY) on June 11, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 27, 1945 (a Saturday).
- Naples is located in Ontario County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Rose Ridge Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Willow Grove. The cemetery is located in Ontario County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Emery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Rose Ridge Cemetery
Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Seneca Falls (NY) in August 1856 and died in Kansas City (MO) on October 6, 1910 (a Thursday).
- Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Thomas 'Tom' Farley<1>
Coates Kinney (Poet)
- He was born in Penn Yan (NY) on November 24, 1826 (a Friday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on January 25, 1904 (a Monday).
- Penn Yan is located nearby and to the north of Willow Grove.
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Miami Cemetery, which is located in Warren County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coates Kinney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Miami Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Miami Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Miami Cemetery
Anna Caroline Maxwell (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Bristol (NY) on March 14, 1851 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on January 2, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Bristol is located in Ontario County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Caroline Maxwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Arlington National Cemetery
Lewis Henry Morgan (Pioneering anthopologist and considered the father of ethnology)
- He was born in Aurora (NY) on November 21, 1818 (a Saturday) and died in Rochester (NY) on December 17, 1881 (a Saturday).
- Aurora is located in Cayuga County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northwest of Willow Grove. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Henry Morgan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Caroline Maria Seymour Severance (Social reformer, suffragette)
- She was born in Canandaigua (NY) on January 12, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 10, 1914 (a Tuesday).
- Canandaigua is located in Ontario County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caroline Maria Seymour Severance<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Mabel Smaney (Actress)
- Born: Mabel Gilford
- She was born in Canandaigua (NY) on February 23, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 12, 1979 (a Monday).
- Canandaigua is located in Ontario County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Willow Grove (which is located in Yates County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mabel Smaney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow Grove to Hollywood Forever 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.