Emmons City (Litchfield County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Emmons City ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Emmons City. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Emmons City. Both communities are located in Litchfield 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:
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- From Emmons City to St. Gertrudes 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Emmons City. 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:
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- From Emmons City to Sacred Heart Cemetery
James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
- He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Bloomfield is located nearby and to the southeast of Emmons City.
- Bloomfield is located nearby and to the southeast of Emmons City.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Emmons City. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Emmons City to Cedar Hill 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield 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:
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- From Emmons City to Ferncliff 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast of Emmons City. 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:
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- From Emmons City to St. Lawrence Cemetery
Ernest Borgnine (Oscar winning actor)
- Born: Ermes Effron Borgnino
- He was born in Hamden (CT) on January 24, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Hamden is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Borgnine<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Emmons City to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Jonathan Brandis (Actor)
- He was born in Danbury (CT) on April 13, 1976 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on November 12, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Brandis<1>
Al Brodax (Producer)
- Full name: Al Philip Brodax
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on February 14, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Danbury (CT) on November 24, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Brodax<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
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- From Emmons City to Arlington National 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Emmons City. Both communities are located in Litchfield 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 in Hartford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located in Dutchess County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the southwest of Emmons City. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Emmons City to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Jules Deming Cowles (Actor)
- He was born in Farmington (CT) on October 7, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Farmington is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jules Deming Cowles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Emmons City to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Bob Crane (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Edward Crane
- He was born in Waterbury (CT) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 29, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Crane<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmons City to Westwood Memorial Park
Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Meriden (CT) in 1856 and died in New Haven (CT) on June 10, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan<1>
James Douglas (Actor)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bethlehem (CT) on March 5, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bethlehem is located nearby and to the southeast of Emmons City.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Douglas<1>
James K. Egan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Derby (CT) in 1858 and died in New Haven (CT) on September 26, 1884 (a Friday).
- Derby is located in New Haven County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James K. Egan<1>
William Maybury Fleming (Actor)
- He was born in Danbury (CT) on September 29, 1817 (a Monday) and died somewhere in New York (we don't have a specific location) on May 7, 1866 (a Monday).
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Maybury Fleming<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Emmons City to Green - Wood Cemetery
Sarah Pratt 'Sally' McLean Greene (Author)
- She was born in Simsbury (CT) on July 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Lexington (MA) on December 29, 1935 (a Sunday).
- Simsbury is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Simsbury Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Emmons City. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah Pratt 'Sally' McLean Greene<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Simsbury Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Emmons City to Simsbury Cemetery
Max David Gunther (Journalist)
- He was born in Hendon (England) on June 28, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Southington (CT) on June 28, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Southington is located in Hartford County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max David Gunther<1>
Norman S. Hall (Screenwriter)
- He was born in New Milford (CT) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 12, 1964 (a Saturday).
- New Milford is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Emmons City. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman S. Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmons City to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Warren Hull (Actor)
- Full name: John Warren Hull
- He was born in Gasport (NY) on January 17, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Waterbury (CT) on September 14, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Gasport is located in Niagara County, New York.
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Emmons City (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Hull<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.