Notable Births & Deaths for West Dover ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding West Dover. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Pratt 'Jim' Andrews<1>
• 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Susan B. Anthony<1>
• 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) at the age of 75. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
  • Bennington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta<1>
• Helen May Butler     (Bandmaster)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen May Butler<1>
• 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of West Dover.
  • Conway is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Chesbro<1>
• Cecil B. DeMille     (Producer, director)
  • Full name: Cecil Blount DeMille
  • He was born in Ashfield (MA) on August 12, 1881 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Ashfield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cecil B. DeMille<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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jane Gail<1>
• Dr. Samuel Gregory     (Pioneer physician)
  • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Samuel Gregory<1>
• 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Carol Holloway<1>
• William Morris Hunt     (Artist)
  • He was born in Brattleboro (VT) on March 31, 1824 (a Wednesday) and died in Portsmouth (NH) on September 8, 1879 (a Monday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery (Windham County, Vermont).
  • Brattleboro is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Morris Hunt<1>
• Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Brattleboro (VT) on June 16, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on August 12, 2011 (a Friday) at the age of 87.
  • Brattleboro is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernest Thorwald 'Ernie' Johnson, Sr.<1>
• Tara Correa-McMullen     (Actress)
  • She was born in Westminster (VT) on May 24, 1989 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on October 21, 2005 (a Friday) at the age of 16. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Westminster is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tara Correa-McMullen<1>
• 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elisha Graves Otis<1>
• Matthew Perry     (Actor, comedian, producer)
  • Full name: Matthew Langford Perry
  • He was born in Williamstown (MA) on August 19, 1969 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 28, 2023 (a Saturday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Williamstown is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Matthew Perry<1>
• Brigham Young     (Religious leader of the Latter Day Saints (LDS))
  • He was born in Whitingham (VT) on June 1, 1801 (a Monday) and died in Salt Lake City (UT) on August 29, 1877 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Brigham Young Family Memorial Cemetery (Salt Lake County, Utah).
  • Whitingham is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of West Dover.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brigham Young<1>

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