Town of Shaftsbury (Bennington County, VT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Shaftsbury ...

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

Daniel Read Anthony (Publisher)
- He was born in Adams (MA) on August 22, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Leavenworth (KS) on November 12, 1904 (a Saturday).
- Adams is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, which is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Read Anthony<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Muncie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Muncie Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Susan B. Anthony (Suffragette, abolitionist)
- Full name: Susan Brownnell Anthony
- She was born in Adams (MA) on February 15, 1820 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on March 13, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- Adams is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susan B. Anthony<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 Shaftsbury to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta (Author)
- She was born in Bennington (VT) on November 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on March 23, 1891 (a Monday).
- Bennington is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Shaftsbury. Both communities are located in Bennington County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nick Brignola (Musician)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Brignola<1>
Charles F. 'Fatty' Briody (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lansingburgh (NY) on August 13, 1858 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 22, 1903 (a Monday).
- Lansingburgh is located in Rensselaer County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at St. Johns Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of Shaftsbury. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Fatty' Briody<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Johns Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to St. Johns Cemetery
Richard D. Buckley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 21, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on December 12, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard D. Buckley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Christ Our Redeemer Northside Catholic Cemetery
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).
- North Adams is located in Berkshire County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Conway is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Howland Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the southeast of Shaftsbury. The cemetery is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Chesbro<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howland Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Howland Cemetery
William H. 'Bill' Craver (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) in June 1844 and died in Troy (NY) on June 17, 1901 (a Monday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Shaftsbury. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. 'Bill' Craver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Oakwood Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Monterey is located in Monterey County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chas' Crocker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Mountain View Cemetery
Anne Darling (Actress)
- Full name: Anne Lansing Darling
- She was born in Troy (NY) on July 16, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 1991 (a Saturday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Darling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Albany Rural Cemetery
George Stacy Davis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cohoes (NY) on August 23, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 17, 1940 (a Thursday).
- Cohoes is located in Albany County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Fernwood Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Stacy Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fernwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fernwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Fernwood Cemetery
James H. 'Jim' Devlin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on April 16, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Troy (NY) on December 14, 1900 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at St. John Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Shaftsbury. The cemetery is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James H. 'Jim' Devlin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to St. John Cemetery
Bob Eberly (Singer)
- He was born in Mechanicville (NY) on July 24, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Glen Burnie (MD) on December 17, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Glen Burnie is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Eberly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinelawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinelawn Memorial Park (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Pinelawn Memorial Park
Johnny Evers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 21, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 28, 1947 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Evers<1>
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 Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on March 30, 1853 (a Wednesday).
- Stillwater is located in Saratoga County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail Fillmore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Helen Isabel Barnett Ford (Actress)
- She was born in Troy (NY) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on January 19, 1982 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Isabel Barnett Ford<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Grand View Memorial Park
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).
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Gail<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Ferncliff Cemetery
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).
- Williamstown is located in Berkshire County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Holloway<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Valhalla Memorial Park
William Welles 'Bill' Hoyt (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Glastonbury (CT) on May 7, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Cambridge (NY) on December 1, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Glastonbury is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Cambridge is located in Washington County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Welles 'Bill' Hoyt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Calvary Cemetery
Michael 'King' Kelly (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on December 31, 1857 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on November 8, 1894 (a Thursday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'King' Kelly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Florence Nash (Actress, author)
- Born: Florence Ryan
- She was born in Troy (NY) on October 2, 1888 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 2, 1950 (a Sunday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Shaftsbury (which is located in Bennington County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Nash<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Shaftsbury to Woodlawn 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.