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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)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Dorrville.
- New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
- He was born in Mount Vernon (NY) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Chester (CT) on November 9, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 85.
- Chester is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Art Carney<1>
- Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
- Moosup is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
- Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
- Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
- John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
- Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
- Norwich is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- 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)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
- West Warwick is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>
- Frank 'Monk' Maznicki (Professional football)
- 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) at the age of 93. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (Kent County, Rhode Island).
- West Warwick is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dorrville.
- West Warwick is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
- William Morris Meredith, Jr. (Poet)
- Louise Chandler Moulton (Author)
- James O'Neill (Actor)
- He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
- New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James O'Neill<1>
- Edith Roosevelt (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1909))
- Henry Rogers Selden (Social activist, lawyer)
- Hank Soar (Professional football)
- He was born in Alton (RI) on August 17, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Pawtucket (RI) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
- Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Dorrville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hank Soar<1>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/
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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