Notable Births & Deaths for Galilee ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Galilee. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
• Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday) at the age of 46.
  • Fall River is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Fall River is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Phoebe Cary<1>
• 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
• Hugh Duffy
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Duffy<1>
• Johnny Gagnon
  • Professional hockey. He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Gagnon<1>
• John Alexander Charles Hamill
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in New York (NY) on December 18, 1860 (a Tueday) and died in Bristol (RI) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday) at the age of 51. He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery (Bristol County, Rhode Island).
  • Bristol is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Alexander Charles Hamill<1>
• Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday). He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Androscoggin County, Maine).
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey<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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 5 miles [8 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harriet Lane<1>
• Ty Longley
  • Musician. He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
  • West Warwick is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>
• Frank 'Monk' Maznicki
  • Professional football. He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 93. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (Kent County, Rhode Island).
  • West Warwick is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • West Warwick is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Galilee.
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Galilee.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Wister<1>

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