New Shoreham (Washington County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Shoreham ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Shoreham. 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- 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. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Texas State Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Texas State Cemetery
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- 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 (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Green - Wood Cemetery
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- 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. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Arlington National Cemetery
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).
- 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 (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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).
- 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 (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of New Shoreham. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harriet Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Green Mount Cemetery
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).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham (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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north of New Shoreham. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver Shaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Swan Point Cemetery
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).
- Alton is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of New Shoreham. 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 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north of New Shoreham. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Soar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Swan Point Cemetery
John Harry Stedman (Inventor)
- 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 (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Harry Stedman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens (Author, editor)
- 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 (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sophia Winterbotham Stephens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Green - Wood Cemetery
Gilbert Stuart (Painter)
- 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. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gilbert Stuart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Central Burying Ground (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Central Burying Ground
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).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of New Shoreham (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Thomas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Kensico Cemetery
Leon Wilkeson (Musician)
- 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 (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Wilkeson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Riverside Memorial Park
Owen Wister (Author)
- 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. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Wister<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From New Shoreham to Laurel Hill Cemetery

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.