Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Moosup Valley. 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 Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
Newport is located in Newport County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Moosup Valley (which is located in Providence County).
Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Pawtucket is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Moosup Valley. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Moosup Valley. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tuesday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tuesday).
Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Moosup Valley. Both communities are located in Providence County.
Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Moosup Valley. Both communities are located in Providence County.
At the time of her death, she was 93.
She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Moosup Valley. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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).
Cranston is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Moosup Valley. Both communities are located in Providence County.
Cranston is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Moosup Valley. Both communities are located in Providence County.
At the time of his death, he was 38.
He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east northeast of Moosup Valley. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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.