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Notable Births & Deaths for Birch Groves ...

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

  • Peter William Appleton     (Major League Baseball)
  • Timothy Shay Arthur     (Author)
  • Frank F. Bahret     (Major League Baseball)
  • Faith Baldwin     (Author)
    • She was born in New Rochelle (NY) on October 1, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on March 18, 1978 (a Saturday) at the age of 84.
    • Norwalk is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Faith Baldwin<1>
  • James Goodwin Batterson     (Architect)
    • He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
    • Bloomfield is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Birch Groves.
    • Bloomfield is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Goodwin Batterson<1>
  • Richard Belzer     (Actor, comedian, author)
    • Full name: Richard Jay Belzer
    • He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on August 4, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Bozouls (France) on February 19, 2023 (a Sunday) at the age of 78. The body was cremated.
    • Bridgeport is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Belzer<1>
  • Ann Blyth     (Oscar nominated actress)
    • Full name: Ann Marie Blyth
    • She was born in Mount Kisco (NY) on August 16, 1928 (a Thursday)
    • Mount Kisco is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Birch Groves.
  • Jane Matilda Bolin     (Jurist)
  • Jonathan Brandis     (Actor)
    • He was born in Danbury (CT) on April 13, 1976 (a Tueday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on November 12, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 27. The body was cremated.
    • Danbury is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jonathan Brandis<1>
  • Herbert Theodore 'Buttons' Briggs     (Major League Baseball)
  • John Brown     (Abolitionist, activist)
    • He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday) at the age of 59.
    • Torrington is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Brown<1>
  • Dave Brubeck     (Composer, pianist)
    • He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday) at the age of 92.
    • Norwalk is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave Brubeck<1>
  • Iola Brubeck     (Lyricist)
    • She was born in Corning (CA) on August 14, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Wilton (CT) on March 12, 2014 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90.
    • Wilton is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Iola Brubeck<1>
  • George F. Bryant     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on February 10, 1857 (a Tueday) and died in Boston (MA) on June 12, 1907 (a Wednesday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
    • Bridgeport is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George F. Bryant<1>
  • Gary Burghoff     (Actor)
    • Full name: Gary Rich Burghoff
    • He was born in Bristol (CT) on May 24, 1943 (a Monday)
    • Bristol is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Birch Groves.
  • James Cagney     (Oscar winning actor)
    • Full name: James Francis Cagney
    • He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
    • Stanfordville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Cagney<1>
  • Bliss Carman     (Poet)
  • Ruth Chatterton     (Actress, aviator, novelist)
    • She was born in New York (NY) on December 24, 1892 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on November 24, 1961 (a Friday) at the age of 68. She is buried at Beechwoods Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
    • Norwalk is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ruth Chatterton<1>
  • Joe Colombo     (Crime figure)
    • He was born in New York (NY) on June 16, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Newburgh (NY) on May 22, 1978 (a Monday) at the age of 54. He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
    • Newburgh is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Colombo<1>
  • Anthony Comstock     (Social reformer)
    • He was born in New Canaan (CT) on March 7, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Summit (NJ) on September 21, 1915 (a Tueday) at the age of 71.
    • New Canaan is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Birch Groves.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anthony Comstock<1>
  • Elmer Nathan 'Al' Corwin     (Major League Baseball)

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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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