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Notable Births & Deaths for Jerusalem ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Jerusalem. 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
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
    • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Jerusalem (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.
  • Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
    • 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).
    • Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 46.
  • Ruth Buzzi     (Actress, comedienne)
  • Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • Liza Chapman     (Actress)
  • James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Ann Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Jerusalem to St. Ann Cemetery
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
    • He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
    • Moosup is located in Windham County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Jerusalem. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Jerusalem to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Hugh Duffy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<1>
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Jerusalem to Calvary Cemetery
  • Johnny Gagnon     (Professional hockey)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Gagnon<1>
    • He was born in Quebec on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
    • Chicoutimi is located in Quebec.
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • John Alexander Charles Hamill     (Major League Baseball)
  • Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Julia Ward Howe     (Author, social reformer)
  • John Huston     (Director, screenwriter, actor)
  • Harriet Lane     (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
  • Ty Longley     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
    • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Sharon is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
  • Frank 'Monk' Maznicki     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
    • 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).
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Jerusalem (which is located in Washington County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Jerusalem. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Mary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Jerusalem to St. Mary Cemetery
  • Oliver Shaw     (Musician, composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver Shaw<1>
    • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Jerusalem (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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Jerusalem to Swan Point Cemetery
  • Hank Soar     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Soar<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Jerusalem. 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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Jerusalem. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Jerusalem to Swan Point Cemetery
  • John Harry Stedman     (Inventor)
  • Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens     (Author, editor)
  • Gilbert Stuart     (Painter)

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.