Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Podunk. 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.
James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Shelburne Falls (MA) on June 5, 1865 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 27, 1907 (a Friday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Arms Cemetery (Franklin County, Massachusetts).
Shelburne Falls is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Podunk.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Podunk.
She was born in Bennington (VT) 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).
Bennington is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Podunk.
She was born in Keene (NH) on May 17, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Covington (KY) on June 16, 1957 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Hamilton County, Ohio).
Keene is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Podunk.
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Podunk.
She was born in Schenectady (NY) on November 10, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (VT) on February 7, 2002 (a Thursday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Windham County, Vermont).
Springfield is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Podunk.
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Podunk.
He was born in Guilford (VT) on April 19, 1813 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 23, 1872 (a Saturday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
Guilford is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Podunk.
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Podunk.
He was born in Springfield (VT) on November 12, 1963 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 30, 2020 (a Thursday) at the age of 56. We don't have any burial details.
Springfield is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Podunk.
He was born in Halifax (VT) on August 3, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Yonkers (NY) on April 8, 1861 (a Monday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Halifax is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Podunk.
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.