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Notable Births & Deaths for Isaacs Corner ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Isaacs Corner. 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 northeast of Isaacs Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
  • Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • 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 Isaacs Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Ward Howe<1>
  • 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) at the age of 81. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Middletown is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Isaacs Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Huston<1>
  • Harriet Lane     (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
  • 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 Isaacs Corner.
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Isaacs Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hank Soar<1>
  • John Harry Stedman     (Inventor)
  • Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens     (Author, editor)
  • 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 Isaacs Corner.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ann Thomas<1>
  • Leon Wilkeson     (Musician)
  • Owen Wister     (Author)

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The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/

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.









 

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