Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Nooseneck. 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Nooseneck (which is located in Kent County).
Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Pawtucket is located in Providence County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck (which is located in Kent 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck. 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 in Providence County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck (which is located in Kent County).
Providence is located in Providence County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck (which is located in Kent County).
At the time of her death, she was 93.
She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck. 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 in Providence County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck (which is located in Kent County).
Cranston is located in Providence County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck (which is located in Kent County).
At the time of his death, he was 38.
He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Nooseneck. 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.