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Notable Births & Deaths for Chimney Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chimney Point. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Chimney Point.
    • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Chimney Point.
    • Bloomfield is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Chimney Point.
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Chimney Point.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Belzer<1>
  • Marian Bergeron     (Miss America (1933), singer)
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Chimney Point.
  • Jane Matilda Bolin     (Jurist)
  • Ernest Borgnine     (Oscar winning actor)
  • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Chimney Point.
    • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Chimney Point.
    • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Chimney Point.
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Chimney Point.
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Chimney Point.
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Chimney Point.
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Chimney Point.
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Chimney Point.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Cagney<1>
  • Al Capp     (Cartoonist)
    • Born: Alfred Gerald Caplin
    • He was born in New Haven (CT) on September 28, 1909 (a Tueday) and died in South Hampton (NH) on November 5, 1979 (a Monday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery (Essex County, Massachusetts).
    • New Haven is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Chimney Point.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al Capp<1>
  • Bliss Carman     (Poet)

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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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