Firetown (Hartford County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Firetown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Firetown. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Firetown. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Firetown (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery<1>
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John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Firetown (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.
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the south of Firetown. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery<1>
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William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett<1>
- He was born in Port Henry (NY) in November 1860 and died in Holyoke (MA) on January 29, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Port Henry is located in Essex County, New York.
- Holyoke is located in Hampden County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Firetown (which is located in Hartford County).
- He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Firetown. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Jerome Cemetery<1>
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John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- 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 south of Firetown (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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Firetown. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery<1>
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Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Battling' Battalino<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- Hartford is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Firetown. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- Bloomfield is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Firetown. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Firetown to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Eugenie Bauer<1>
- She was born in Walla Walla (WA) on August 15, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hadley (MA) on August 9, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- South Hadley is located in Hampshire County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Firetown (which is located in Hartford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Firetown to Kensico Cemetery
Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Begley, Sr.<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- Full name: Donald Joseph Bevan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Bevan<1>
- He was born in Holyoke (MA) on January 16, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Studio City (CA) on May 29, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Holyoke is located in Hampden County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Firetown (which is located in Hartford County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Marilyn Borden (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Firetown (which is located in Hartford County).
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Gary Burghoff (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Rich Burghoff
- He was born in Bristol (CT) on May 24, 1943 (a Monday).
- Bristol is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
Hope Cameron (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hope Cameron<1>
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Firetown to Kensico Cemetery
Gail Castleberry (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Castleberry<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Firetown (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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Firetown. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Firetown to Oak Grove Cemetery
Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Chapman<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Firetown. Both communities are located in Hartford County.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Firetown. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Firetown to Mt. St. Benedict 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.