Town of Cheshire (New Haven County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cheshire ...

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

Astrid Allwyn (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 23, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 27, 1931 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
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- He was born in Terryville (CT) on May 20, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 18, 1974 (a Friday).
- Terryville is located in Litchfield County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery<1>
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Humbert Allen Astredo (Actor)
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- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Guilford is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Cheshire. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park<1>
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Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
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- She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Tallmadge is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery<1>
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William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on January 26, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 15, 1900 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located nearby and to the east of Cheshire.
- Shrewsbury is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of Cheshire.
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Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 18, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 25, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
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- He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
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- He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Knightstown is located in Henry County, Indiana.
- North Haven is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Cheshire. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 25, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
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- He was born in North Haven (CT) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 8, 1973 (a Saturday).
- North Haven is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Cheshire. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- North Haven is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Cheshire. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Cheshire. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery<1>
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Richard Belzer (Actor, comedian, author)
- Full name: Richard Jay Belzer
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- He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on August 4, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Bozouls (France) on February 19, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- The body was cremated.
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
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- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Cheshire. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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Marilyn Borden (Actress)
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- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
Ernest Borgnine (Oscar winning actor)
- Born: Ermes Effron Borgnino
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Borgnine<1>
- He was born in Hamden (CT) on January 24, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Hamden is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Cheshire. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Jonathan Brandis (Actor)
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- He was born in Danbury (CT) on April 13, 1976 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on November 12, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- The body was cremated.
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
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- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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Al Brodax (Producer)
- Full name: Al Philip Brodax
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on February 14, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Danbury (CT) on November 24, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
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- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Cheshire (which is located in New Haven County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.

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.