Notable Births & Deaths for Dunn Landing ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dunn Landing. 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
  • Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
  • Actor, comedian, magician. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
• Gus Bivona
  • Musician, composer. He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gus Bivona<1>
• Mary Lydia Bolles Branch
  • Author. She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
• Phoebe Cary
  • Poet. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Phoebe Cary<1>
• Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
• Julia Ward Howe
  • Author, social reformer. She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday) at the age of 91. She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Ward Howe<1>
• John Huston
  • Full name: John Marcellus Huston
  • Director, screenwriter, actor. He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Middletown is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Huston<1>
• Harriet Lane
  • Full name: Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston
  • Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861). She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
  • Narragansett is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harriet Lane<1>
• Harold Loeb
  • Actor, director, producer. He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
• William Morris Meredith, Jr.
  • Poet. He was born in New York (NY) on January 9, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in New London (CT) on May 30, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Morris Meredith, Jr.<1>
• James O'Neill
  • Actor. He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
  • New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James O'Neill<1>
• Oliver Shaw
  • Musician, composer. He was born in Newport (RI) on March 13, 1779 (a Saturday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 31, 1848 (a Sunday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
  • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oliver Shaw<1>
• Hank Soar
  • Professional football. He was born in Alton (RI) on August 17, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Pawtucket (RI) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
  • Alton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hank Soar<1>
• John Harry Stedman
  • Inventor. He was born in Newport (RI) on November 15, 1843 (a Wednesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on October 29, 1922 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
  • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Harry Stedman<1>
• Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens
  • Author, editor. She was born in Derby (CT) on March 30, 1810 (a Friday) and died in Newport (RI) on August 20, 1886 (a Friday) at the age of 76. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens<1>
• Ann Thomas
  • Actress. She was born in Newport (RI) on July 8, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in New Rochelle (NY) on April 28, 1989 (a Friday) at the age of 74. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ann Thomas<1>
• Leon Wilkeson
  • Musician. He was born in Newport (RI) on April 2, 1952 (a Wednesday) and died in Ponte Vedra Beach (FL) on July 27, 2001 (a Friday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park (Duval County, Florida).
  • Newport is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leon Wilkeson<1>
• Owen Wister
  • Author. He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 14, 1860 (a Saturday) and died in Saunderstown (RI) on July 21, 1938 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Saunderstown is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Dunn Landing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Wister<1>

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