Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Braintree. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of West Braintree.
He was born in Rutland (VT) on February 7, 1804 (a Tueday) and died in Moline (IL) on May 17, 1886 (a Monday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery (Rock Island County, Illinois).
Rutland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of West Braintree.
Bob 'Captain Kangaroo' Keeshan (Actor, producer, author)
Full name: Robert James Keeshan
He was born in Lynbrook (NY) on June 27, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (VT) on January 23, 2004 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at St. Josephs Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
Hartford is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of West Braintree.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of West Braintree.
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of West Braintree.
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of West Braintree.
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