New Shoreham Center (Washington County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Shoreham Center ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Shoreham Center. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (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.
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- 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).
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of New Shoreham Center. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
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Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery<1>
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Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
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- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harriet Lane<1>
- She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday).
- Mercersburg is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Narragansett is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of New Shoreham Center. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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Harold Loeb (Actor, director, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Loeb<1>
- 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).
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park<1>
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William Morris Meredith, Jr. (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Morris Meredith, Jr.<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 9, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in New London (CT) on May 30, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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James O'Neill (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O'Neill<1>
- He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tuesday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of New Shoreham Center. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery<1>
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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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (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 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of New Shoreham Center. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
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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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of New Shoreham Center. 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 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north of New Shoreham Center. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
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John Harry Stedman (Inventor)
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- He was born in Newport (RI) on November 15, 1843 (a Wednesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on October 29, 1922 (a Sunday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens (Author, editor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens<1>
- She was born in Derby (CT) on March 30, 1810 (a Friday) and died in Newport (RI) on August 20, 1886 (a Friday).
- Derby is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Gilbert Stuart (Painter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Stuart<1>
- He was born in Kingston (RI) on December 3, 1755 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on July 9, 1828 (a Wednesday).
- Kingston is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of New Shoreham Center. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Central Burying Ground, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Ann Thomas (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Thomas<1>
- She was born in Newport (RI) on July 8, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in New Rochelle (NY) on April 28, 1989 (a Friday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Leon Wilkeson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Wilkeson<1>
- He was born in Newport (RI) on April 2, 1952 (a Wednesday) and died in Ponte Vedra Beach (FL) on July 27, 2001 (a Friday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham Center (which is located in Washington County).
- Ponte Vedra Beach is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, which is located in Duval County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Memorial Park<1>
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Owen Wister (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Wister<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 14, 1860 (a Saturday) and died in Saunderstown (RI) on July 21, 1938 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Saunderstown is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of New Shoreham Center. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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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.