Town of Franklin (New London County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Franklin ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Franklin. 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 in Hartford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Franklin (which is located in New London 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
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- 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the west southwest of Franklin. 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London 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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Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
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- 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
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- 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London 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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Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
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- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Franklin. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Marilyn Borden (Actress)
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- 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
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 Franklin. Both communities are located in New London County.
- New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Franklin. 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Franklin. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
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John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
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- 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London 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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Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
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- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery<1>
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Hope Cameron (Actress)
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- 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 in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London 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.
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Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
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- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
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 in Hartford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
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- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Frederic Edwin Church (Artist)
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Greenport is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Ann Corio (Entertainer, actress)
- Born: Ann Cicoria
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Corio<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on November 29, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Cliffside Park (NJ) on March 1, 1999 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Cliffside Park is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Franklin. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Franklin. Both communities are located in New London County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Kevin Curran (Author, producer)
- Full name: Kevin Patrick Curran
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Curran<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 27, 1957 (a Wednesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
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- He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located in Tolland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Franklin (which is located in New London County).
- Loma Linda is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He 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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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.