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Notable Births & Deaths for Cambridge ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cambridge. 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.
- Charles Sydney Ainsworth (Actor)
- Eugene Matthew Brabender (Professional baseball)
- Ronnie Caldwell (Musician)
- Michael Cole (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cole<1>
- He was born in Madison (WI) on July 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on December 10, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Madison is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Cambridge. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- William 'Bill' Colleran (Producer, director, cinematographer)
- John Steuart Curry (Painter, muralist)
- George Washington Davies (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Davies<1>
- He was born in Portage (WI) on February 22, 1868 (a Saturday) and died in Waterloo (WI) on September 22, 1906 (a Saturday).
- Portage is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- Waterloo is located in Jefferson County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Cambridge (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- Kenneth Sydney Davis (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth Sydney Davis<1>
- He was born in Salina (KS) on September 29, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (WI) on June 10, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Salina is located in Saline County, Kansas.
- Madison is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Cambridge. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley (Comedian, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Crosby 'Chris' Farley<1>
- He was born in Madison (WI) on February 15, 1964 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 18, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Madison is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Cambridge. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- Stan 'Foxy' Fox (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Foxy' Fox<1>
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on July 7, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Manawatu-Wanganui (New Zealand) on December 18, 2000 (a Monday).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Cambridge (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Cambridge. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cambridge to Oak Hill Cemetery
- Gale Herbert Gillingham (Professional football)
- Frank Herbert (Author)
- Full name: Franklin Patrick Herbert, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Herbert<1>
- He was born in Tacoma (WA) on October 8, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Madison (WI) on February 11, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Tacoma is located in Pierce County, Washington.
- Madison is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Cambridge. Both communities are located in Dane County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Royal Leonard (Aviator, author)
- Helene Emma Madison (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Frederick Charles 'Fred' Merkle (Major League Baseball)
- Peter R. Morris (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter R. Morris<1>
- He was born in Rhuddlan (Wales) on January 1, 1854 (a Sunday) and died in Columbus (WI) on December 9, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Columbus is located in Columbia County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Cambridge (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- John J. Morrissey (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John J. Morrissey<1>
- He was born in Janesville (WI) on December 30, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Janesville (WI) on April 29, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Cambridge (which is located in Dane County).
- Janesville is located in Rock County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Cambridge (which is located in Dane County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Cambridge. The cemetery is located in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cambridge to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Charles 'Kid' Nichols (Major League Baseball)
- Vinnie Ream (Sculptor)
- Otis Redding (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
- William Conrad Styles Severson (Sculptor)
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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