Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Portsmouth. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Portsmouth.
She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Pawtucket is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Portsmouth.
She was born in New Bedford (MA) on December 24, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Saddle Brook (NJ) on May 10, 1964 (a Sunday) at the age of 39. She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery (Norfolk County, Massachusetts).
New Bedford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Portsmouth.
He was born in Attleboro (MA) on May 25, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Marathon (FL) on February 16, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 63. We don't have any burial details.
Attleboro is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Portsmouth.
She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
Newport is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Portsmouth.
Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tueday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Portsmouth.
Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Portsmouth.
He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Portsmouth.
George M. Cohan (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
Full name: George Michael Cohan
He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Portsmouth.
He was born in Attleboro (MA) on November 6, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 12, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Attleboro is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Portsmouth.
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) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Cranston is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Portsmouth.
Cranston is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Portsmouth.
Dominic 'The Little Professor' DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
Full name: Dominic Paul DiMaggio
He was born in San Francisco (CA) on February 12, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Marion (MA) on May 8, 2009 (a Friday) at the age of 92. He is buried at Newton Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
Marion is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Portsmouth.
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.