Notable Births & Deaths for Washington Heights ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Washington Heights. 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 Freeman Clarke (Abolitionist, social reformer, author)
He was born in Hanover (NH) on April 4, 1810 (a Wednesday) and died in Jamaica Plain (MA) on June 8, 1888 (a Friday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
Hanover is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Washington Heights.
He was born in Peacham (VT) on December 30, 1850 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on November 24, 1903 (a Tueday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery (Passaic County, New Jersey).
Peacham is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Washington Heights.
He was born in Danville (VT) on January 16, 1818 (a Friday) and died in Norfolk (CT) on May 6, 1904 (a Friday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Newton Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
Danville is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Washington Heights.
He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on August 2, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in Hanover (NH) on September 7, 1951 (a Friday) at the age of 80. The body was cremated.
Hanover is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Washington Heights.
He was born in Charlestown (MA) on October 1, 1795 (a Thursday) and died in Montpelier (VT) on June 6, 1868 (a Saturday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery (Washington County, Vermont).
Montpelier is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Washington Heights.
He was born in Montpelier (VT) on November 12, 1823 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 14, 1903 (a Tueday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery (Washington County, Vermont).
Montpelier is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Washington Heights.
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.