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Notable Births & Deaths for Misquamicut ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Misquamicut. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
  • Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
    • 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Misquamicut.
    • New London is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
  • Phoebe Cary     (Poet)
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
  • Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 43.
    • Baltic is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
  • Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon     (Major League Baseball)
  • Katharine Hepburn     (Oscar winning actress)
    • Full name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
    • She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 96. She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
    • Fenwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Katharine Hepburn<1>
  • John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Ward Howe<1>
  • Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
    • She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
    • Norwich is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
  • Harriet Lane     (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
  • Harold Loeb     (Actor, director, producer)
    • He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • New London is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
  • William Morris Meredith, Jr.     (Poet)
  • James O'Neill     (Actor)
    • He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
    • New London is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James O'Neill<1>
  • Edith Roosevelt     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1909))
  • Henry Rogers Selden     (Social activist, lawyer)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Misquamicut.
    • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Misquamicut.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hank Soar<1>
  • John Harry Stedman     (Inventor)

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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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