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Notable Births & Deaths for Frenchtown ...

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

  • Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum     (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
    • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
    • Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
    • East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Frenchtown (which is located in Pike County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns     (Major League Baseball)
  • William Chauvenet     (Mathematician, professor)
  • Thomas John 'Dude' Esterbrook     (Major League Baseball)
  • Herbert 'Herb' Kalin     (Musician, singer)
  • Milton Kamen     (Actor, comic)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Kamen<1>
    • He was born in Hurleyville (NY) on March 5, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 24, 1977 (a Thursday).
    • Hurleyville is located in Sullivan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Frenchtown (which is located in Pike County).
    • Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • Richard Kiley     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Kiley<1>
    • He was born in Chicago (IL) on March 31, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Warwick (NY) on March 5, 1999 (a Friday).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • Warwick is located in Orange County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Frenchtown (which is located in Pike County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Warwick Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Frenchtown. The cemetery is located in Orange County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Warwick Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Warwick Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Frenchtown to Warwick Cemetery
  • Joseph Bohomiel 'Joe' Lapchick     (Professional basketball)
  • John Albert Macy     (Author)
  • John 'John the Eagle' Riggi     (Crime figure)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'John the Eagle' Riggi<1>
    • He was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on February 1, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Edison (NJ) on August 3, 2015 (a Monday).
    • Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey.
    • Edison is located in Sussex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Frenchtown (which is located in Pike County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.

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.