Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Derby. 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)
Born: Peter William Jablonski
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Derby (which is located in New Haven County).
North Haven is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Derby. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
At the time of his death, he was 73.
He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west southwest of Derby. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
North Haven is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Derby. Both communities are located in New Haven County.
North Haven is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Derby. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east southeast of Derby. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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.