Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bennington. 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.
Susan B. Anthony (Activist, suffragette)
She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tueday) and died in Rochester (NY) on March 13, 1906 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
Adams is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Bennington.
She was born in Bennington on November 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on March 23, 1891 (a Monday) at the age of 75. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
He was born in Lansingburgh (NY) on August 13, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 22, 1903 (a Monday) at the age of 44. He is buried at St. Johns Cemetery (Rensselaer County, New York).
Lansingburgh is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Bennington.
He was born in North Adams (MA) on June 5, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Conway (MA) on November 6, 1931 (a Friday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Howland Cemetery (Franklin County, Massachusetts).
North Adams is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Bennington.
He was born in Troy (NY) in June 1844 and died in Troy (NY) on June 17, 1901 (a Monday). He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Rensselaer County, New York).
Troy is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington.
Troy is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington.
Charles 'Chas' Crocker (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
He was born in Troy (NY) on September 16, 1822 (a Monday) and died in Monterey (CA) on August 14, 1888 (a Tueday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
Troy is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington.
He was born in Cohoes (NY) on August 23, 1870 (a Tueday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 17, 1940 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Fernwood Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
Cohoes is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Bennington.
He was born in Troy (NY) on April 16, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Troy (NY) on December 14, 1900 (a Friday) at the age of 34. He is buried at St. John Cemetery (Rensselaer County, New York).
Troy is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington.
Troy is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington.
Abigail Fillmore (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Millard Fillmore (1850 - 1853))
Born: Abigail Powers
She was born in Stillwater (NY) on March 13, 1798 (a Tueday) and died in Washington, DC on March 30, 1853 (a Wednesday) at the age of 55. She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery (Erie County, New York).
Stillwater is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Bennington.
She was born in Troy (NY) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on January 19, 1982 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Troy is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Bennington.
She was born in Salem (NY) on August 16, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 30, 1963 (a Wednesday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Salem is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Bennington.
She was born in Williamstown (MA) on April 30, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 18, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Williamstown is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Bennington.
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.