Watch Hill (Washington County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Watch Hill ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Watch Hill. 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.

Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west northwest of Watch Hill. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Cedar Grove Cemetery
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 nearby and to the north of Watch Hill.
- 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 (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Texas State 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 nearby and to the north of Watch Hill.
- 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 (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located in Windham County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Watch Hill. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Evergreen Cemetery
Elsie Ferguson (Actress)
- She was born in New York (NY) on August 19, 1885 (a Wednesday) and died in New London (CT) on November 15, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Duck River Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Watch Hill. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elsie Ferguson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Duck River Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Duck River Cemetery
Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located in New London County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betsey Gay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Watch Hill to Hillside Memorial Park
Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Baltic is located in New London County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Montville is located in New London County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Cathedral Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to New Cathedral Cemetery
Katharine Hepburn (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Fenwick is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katharine Hepburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Cedar Hill Cemetery
John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Baltic is located in New London County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William Hiland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Greenwood Cemetery
Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodstock is located in Greene County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, which is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Wiltwyck Cemetery
Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- Full name: Harriet Rebecca Lane
- Married name: Johnston
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Watch Hill. 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 (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Green Mount Cemetery
Harold Loeb (Actor, director, producer)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Loeb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Eden Memorial Park
William Morris Meredith, Jr. (Poet)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Morris Meredith, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
James O'Neill (Actor)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west northwest of Watch Hill. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O'Neill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to St. Mary Cemetery
Mary Philips (Actress)
- Married name: MacKenna
- She was born in New London (CT) on January 23, 1901 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on April 22, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Philips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edith Roosevelt (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1909))
- Born: Edith Kermit Carow
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on August 6, 1861 (a Tuesday) and died in Oyster Bay (NY) on September 30, 1948 (a Thursday).
- Norwich is located in New London County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Youngs Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Roosevelt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Youngs Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Youngs Memorial Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Youngs Memorial Cemetery
Henry Rogers Selden (Social activist, lawyer)
- He was born in Lyme (CT) on October 14, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Rochester (NY) on September 18, 1885 (a Friday).
- Lyme is located in New London County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Watch Hill (which is located in Washington County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Rogers Selden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Mt. Hope 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Watch Hill. 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 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northeast of Watch Hill. 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 (RI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Watch Hill to Swan Point 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.