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Notable Births & Deaths for Dorrville ...

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

  • Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
    • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Dorrville. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Dorrville. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Dorrville. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Dorrville to Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Ruth Buzzi     (Actress, comedienne)
  • Art Carney     (Oscar winning actor)
    • Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
    • He was born in Mount Vernon (NY) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Chester (CT) on November 9, 2003 (a Sunday).
    • Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
    • Chester is located in Middlesex County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Dorrville (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Liza Chapman     (Actress)
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Dorrville (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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northeast of Dorrville. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Dorrville to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)
  • Betsey Gay     (Actress, yodeller)
  • Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
    • 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 nearby and to the west of Dorrville.
    • Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • Leo Edgar Hafford     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
    • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Dorrville (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)
  • John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
  • Harriet Lane     (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
  • Harold Loeb     (Actor, director, producer)
  • Ty Longley     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
    • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Sharon is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dorrville (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
  • Frank 'Monk' Maznicki     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
    • He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday).
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dorrville (which is located in New London County).
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dorrville (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Dorrville. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Dorrville to St. Mary Cemetery
  • William Morris Meredith, Jr.     (Poet)
  • Louise Chandler Moulton     (Author)
  • James O'Neill     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O'Neill<1>
    • He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tuesday).
    • New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Dorrville. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Dorrville. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Mary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Dorrville to St. Mary Cemetery

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.