Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chester. 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.
He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 23, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 27, 1931 (a Friday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park (San Mateo County, California).
Guilford is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Chester.
She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday) at the age of 48. She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
He was born in New York (NY) on January 26, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 15, 1900 (a Sunday) at the age of 47. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
Meriden is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Chester.
Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 18, 1908 (a Tueday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 25, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
North Haven is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Chester.
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) at the age of 59. He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery (New Haven County, Connecticut).
North Haven is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Chester.
North Haven is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Chester.
She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tueday) at the age of 84. She is buried at Woodland Cemetery (Montgomery County, Ohio).
West Haven is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Chester.
She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chester.
New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Chester.
He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tueday) at the age of 99. He is buried at Bray Cemetery (Lincoln County, Missouri).
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
Full name: James William Buffett
He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery (Suffolk County, New York).
Sag Harbor is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Chester.
George W. Bush (43rd President of the US (2001 - 2009))
Full name: George Walker Bush
He was born in New Haven (CT) on July 6, 1946 (a Saturday)
New Haven is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Chester.
Hope Cameron (Actress)
She was born in Hartford (CT) on February 21, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 20, 1998 (a Friday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
Hartford is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Chester.
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