Willow (Ulster County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Willow ...

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

Maude Adams (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kiskadden
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maude Adams<1>
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 in Dutchess County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Willow. 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 Willow to Montrepose 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Westwood Memorial Park
Walter R. Brooks (Author)
- He was born in Rome (NY) on January 9, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Roxbury (NY) on August 17, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Rome is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Roxbury is located in Delaware County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter R. Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Woodlawn 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster 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>
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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Willow. 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 Willow 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Calverton National 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Willow (which is located in Ulster 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Green - Wood 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garth 'Honey Boy' Hudson<1>
Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Woodstock is located in Greene County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Wiltwyck Cemetery
Robert Hutton (Actor, director, screenwriter)
- Born: Robert Bruce Winne
- He was born in Kingston (NY) on June 11, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Kingston (NY) on August 7, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Kingston is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- Kingston is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southeast of Willow. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Hutton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Calvary 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Rosedale Cemetery
Elissa Landi (Actress)
- She was born in Venice (Italy) on December 6, 1904 (a Tuesday) and died in Kingston (NY) on October 21, 1948 (a Thursday).
- Kingston is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elissa Landi<1>
Jane 'Jennie' Marsh Parker (Author)
- She was born in Milan (NY) on June 16, 1836 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday).
- Milan is located in Dutchess County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane 'Jennie' Marsh Parker<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 to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Julie Powell (Author)
- Born: Julie Ann Foster
- She was born in Austin (TX) on April 20, 1973 (a Friday) and died in Olivebridge (NY) on October 26, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Olivebridge is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julie Powell<1>
Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President of the US (1933 - 1945, died in office due to illness))
- Full name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- He was born in Hyde Park (NY) on January 30, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (GA) on April 12, 1945 (a Thursday).
- Hyde Park is located in Dutchess County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- Warm Springs is located in Meriwether County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franklin D. Roosevelt<1>
Andrea True (Singer, actress)
- Born: Andrea Marie Trueden
- She was born in Nashville (TN) on July 26, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Kingston (NY) on November 7, 2011 (a Monday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Kingston is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrea True<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Calvary Cemetery
Sojourner Truth (Abolitionist, activist)
- Born: Isabella Baumfree
- She was born in Rifton (NY) in 1797 and died in Battle Creek (MI) on November 26, 1883 (a Monday).
- Rifton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sojourner Truth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Oak Hill Cemetery
John Vanderlyn (Artist)
- He was born in Kingston (NY) on October 15, 1775 (a Sunday) and died in Kingston (NY) on September 23, 1852 (a Thursday).
- Kingston is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- Kingston is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Willow. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Vanderlyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Wiltwyck Cemetery
Crane Wilbur (Screenwriter, actor, director)
- He was born in Athens (NY) on November 17, 1886 (a Wednesday) and died in Toluca Lake (CA) on October 18, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Athens is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Willow (which is located in Ulster County).
- Toluca Lake is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- 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 Crane Wilbur<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Kate Williamson (Actress)
- She was born in Ellenville (NY) on September 19, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Encino (CA) on December 6, 2013 (a Friday).
- Ellenville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Willow. Both communities are located in Ulster County.
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Williamson<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Willow to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.