Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Masthope Rapids. 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.
Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Honesdale (PA) on March 30, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on March 19, 1902 (a Wednesday).
Honesdale is located in Wayne County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Masthope Rapids (which is located in Pike County).
Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
At the time of his death, he was 45.
He is buried at St. Michaels Cemetery, which is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Masthope Rapids (which is located in Pike County).
Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Masthope Rapids (which is located in Pike County).
At the time of his death, he was 58.
He is buried at St. Rose Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Masthope Rapids. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
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.