Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grants Mills. 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.
Abigail Adams (Wife and First lady to the Presidency of John Adams (1797 - 1801))
She was born in Weymouth (MA) on November 22, 1744 (a Sunday) and died in Quincy (MA) on October 28, 1818 (a Wednesday).
Weymouth is located in Norfolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
Quincy is located in Norfolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
She was born in Medford (MA) on October 2, 1755 (a Thursday) and died in Brookline (MA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday).
Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Brookline is located in Norfolk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of her death, she was 76.
She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
Dorchester is located in Suffolk County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 74.
He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
He was born in Motier (Switzerland) on May 28, 1807 (a Thursday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on December 12, 1873 (a Friday).
Cambridge is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
He was born in Chelsea (MA) on January 13, 1832 (a Friday) and died in Natick (MA) on July 18, 1899 (a Tuesday).
Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Natick is located in Middlesex County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Pawtucket is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Grants Mills. 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
She was born in Cambridge (MA) on September 13, 1856 (a Saturday) and died in Boston (MA) on January 9, 1922 (a Monday).
Cambridge is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
Boston is located in Suffolk County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of her death, she was 65.
She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
He was born in Plymouth (MA) on June 14, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on December 3, 1905 (a Sunday).
Plymouth is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Cambridge is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Grants Mills (which is located in Providence County).
At the time of his death, he was 85.
He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Grants Mills. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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