Clarks Falls (New London County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Clarks Falls ...

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

Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
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- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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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Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
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- 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).
- New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Clarks Falls. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
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Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
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- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located nearby and to the south of Clarks Falls.
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery<1>
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Phoebe Cary (Poet)
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- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She 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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Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
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- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located nearby and to the south of Clarks Falls.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She 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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James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Clarks Falls. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery<1>
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Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
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- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located in Windham County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Clarks Falls. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
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Hugh Duffy (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
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- She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- Park Ridge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Castine Cemetery, which is located in Hancock County, Maine.
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Johnny Gagnon (Professional hockey)
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- He was born in Quebec on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
- Chicoutimi is located in Quebec.
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
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- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Baltic is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Montville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery<1>
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Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- Lewiston is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Baltic is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
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- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
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- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Clarks Falls. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Woodstock is located in Greene County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, which is located in Ulster County, New York.
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John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
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- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County, Missouri.
- Middletown is located in Newport County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Clarks Falls (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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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.