Seaweed Beach (Washington County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Seaweed Beach ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Seaweed Beach. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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.
Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
- He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Seaweed Beach. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Seaweed Beach. 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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James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery<1>
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Hugh Duffy (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<1>
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Johnny Gagnon (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Gagnon<1>
- He was born in Quebec on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
- Chicoutimi is located in Quebec.
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
John Alexander Charles Hamill (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alexander Charles Hamill<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 18, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Bristol (RI) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bristol is located in Bristol County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Seaweed Beach. The cemetery is located in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Marys Cemetery<1>
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Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey<1>
- He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- Lewiston is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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 nearby and to the north of Seaweed Beach.
- 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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Ty Longley (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
- West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
Frank 'Monk' Maznicki (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
- He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday).
- West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Seaweed Beach. 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 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Harry Stedman<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Seaweed Beach. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Seaweed Beach (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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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.