Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Colvintown. 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.
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tueday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
Newport is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Colvintown.
She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Pawtucket is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
He was born in Attleboro (MA) on May 25, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Marathon (FL) on February 16, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 63. We don't have any burial details.
Attleboro is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
Newport is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Colvintown.
Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tueday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Providence is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
Providence is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Providence is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
George M. Cohan (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
Full name: George Michael Cohan
He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Providence is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
He was born in Attleboro (MA) on November 6, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 12, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Attleboro is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Cranston is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
Cranston is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Colvintown.
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