Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Burrillville. 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.
William Taylor Adams (Author)
He was born in Medway (MA) on July 30, 1822 (a Tuesday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on March 27, 1897 (a Saturday).
Medway is located in Norfolk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his death, he was 74.
He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the northeast of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
Southbridge is located in Worcester County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
At the time of his death, he was 85.
He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the northeast of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Pawtucket is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Burrillville. Both communities are located in Providence County.
South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
At the time of her death, she was 87.
She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
At the time of her death, she was 68.
She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 72.
He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Burrillville (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 84.
He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tuesday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tuesday).
Providence is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Burrillville. Both communities are located in Providence County.
Providence is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Burrillville. Both communities are located in Providence County.
At the time of her death, she was 93.
She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Burrillville. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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