Dunn Landing (Washington County, RI)

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 (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Dunn Landing. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Texas State Cemetery
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).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Green - Wood Cemetery
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Arlington National Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Elsie Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in New York (NY) on August 19, 1885 (a Wednesday) and died in New London (CT) on November 15, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Duck River Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west northwest of Dunn Landing. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elsie Ferguson<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Duck River Cemetery
Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betsey Gay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Hillside Memorial Park
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).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- Full name: Harriet Rebecca Lane
- Married name: Johnston
- She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday).
- Mercersburg is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Narragansett is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harriet Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Green Mount Cemetery
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).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Loeb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to Eden Memorial Park
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).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Morris Meredith, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Dunn Landing. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O'Neill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Dunn Landing to St. Mary Cemetery
Mary Philips (Actress)
- Married name: MacKenna
- She was born in New London (CT) on January 23, 1901 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on April 22, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Philips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north northeast of Dunn Landing. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver Shaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (RI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Swan Point Cemetery
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).
- Alton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Dunn Landing. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north northeast of Dunn Landing. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Soar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (RI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Swan Point Cemetery
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).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Harry Stedman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Mt. Hope Cemetery
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).
- Derby is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Dunn Landing (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Green - Wood Cemetery
Gilbert Stuart (Painter)
- He was born in Kingston (RI) on December 3, 1755 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on July 9, 1828 (a Wednesday).
- Kingston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Dunn Landing. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Central Burying Ground, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Stuart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Central Burying Ground (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dunn Landing to Central Burying Ground

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.