East Hartford (Hartford County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for East Hartford ...

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

Astrid Allwyn (Actress)
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located nearby and to the east of East Hartford.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 23, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 27, 1931 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the southwest of East Hartford.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Cedar Hill Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Gertrudes Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Tallmadge is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southwest of East Hartford. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Grove Street Cemetery
William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 26, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 15, 1900 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Green - Wood Cemetery
John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- Shrewsbury is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of East Hartford. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 18, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 25, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of East Hartford.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Battling' Battalino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
- He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Knightstown is located in Henry County, Indiana.
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Austin Beard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Ferncliff Cemetery
Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 25, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Begley, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
- He was born in North Haven (CT) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 8, 1973 (a Saturday).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south southwest of East Hartford. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Beisler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Lawrence Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to St. Lawrence Cemetery
Marilyn Borden (Actress)
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bray Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Bray Cemetery
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).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
Gary Burghoff (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Rich Burghoff
- He was born in Bristol (CT) on May 24, 1943 (a Monday).
- Bristol is located 18 miles [29 km] to the west of East Hartford. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
Hope Cameron (Actress)
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on February 21, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 20, 1998 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located nearby and to the west of East Hartford.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hope Cameron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Kensico Cemetery
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).
- Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Chester is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
Gail Castleberry (Actress)
- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of East Hartford. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Castleberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Oak Grove Cemetery
Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 16, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on April 6, 1926 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wethersfield is located nearby and to the southwest of East Hartford.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of East Hartford.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From East Hartford to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located in Hampden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of East Hartford (which is located in Hartford County).
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>

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.