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Notable Births & Deaths for Searsburg ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Searsburg. 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)
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Searsburg.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Susan B. Anthony<1>
  • Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta     (Author)
  • Jack Chesbro     (Professional baseball)
    • Born: John Dwight Cheesbro
    • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Searsburg.
    • Conway is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Searsburg.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Chesbro<1>
  • Cecil B. DeMille     (Producer, director)
  • Marshall Field     (Businessman, entrepreneur)
    • He was born in Conway (MA) on August 18, 1834 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 16, 1906 (a Tueday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
    • Conway is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Searsburg.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marshall Field<1>
  • Jane Gail     (Actress)
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Searsburg.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Gail<1>
  • Dr. Samuel Gregory     (Pioneer physician)
  • Carol Holloway     (Actress)
    • Born: Carolyn Skellie Hommel
    • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Searsburg.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Carol Holloway<1>
  • William Morris Hunt     (Artist)
  • Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • Tara Correa-McMullen     (Actress)
  • Elisha Graves Otis     (Inventor)
    • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Searsburg.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elisha Graves Otis<1>
  • Matthew Perry     (Actor, comedian, producer)
  • Brigham Young     (Religious leader of the Latter Day Saints (LDS))

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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.









 

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