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Notable Births & Deaths for Glasgo ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Glasgo. 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)
    • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Glasgo. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • New London is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Glasgo. 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 southwest of Glasgo. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
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    • From Glasgo to Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Ruth Buzzi     (Actress, comedienne)
  • Liza Chapman     (Actress)
  • James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glasgo. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery<1>
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    • From Glasgo to St. Ann Cemetery
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
    • He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
    • Moosup is located in Windham County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Glasgo. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
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  • Hugh Duffy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<1>
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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  • Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)
  • Johnny Gagnon     (Professional hockey)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Gagnon<1>
    • He was born in Quebec on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
    • Chicoutimi is located in Quebec.
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Betsey Gay     (Actress, yodeller)
  • Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
    • Baltic is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Glasgo. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • Leo Edgar Hafford     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
    • He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
    • Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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  • Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon     (Major League Baseball)
  • Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey     (Major League Baseball)
  • John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
  • 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)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
    • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Sharon is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
  • Frank 'Monk' Maznicki     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
    • 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).
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Glasgo (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Glasgo. The cemetery is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery<1>
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    • From Glasgo to St. Mary 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.