Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hopkins Hollow. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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 southwest of Hopkins Hollow.
New London is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Hopkins Hollow.
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 southeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
Providence is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
Cranston is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
Moosup is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Hopkins Hollow.
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Hopkins Hollow.
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.