Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hamden. 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.
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 in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Hamden (which is located in New Haven County).
He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Hamden. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Hamden. Both communities are located in New Haven 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Hamden. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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 in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Hamden (which is located in New Haven County).
Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Hamden (which is located in New Haven 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 north northeast of Hamden. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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 in Hartford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hamden (which is located in New Haven County).
Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hamden (which is located in New Haven County).
At the time of his death, he was 78.
He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north northeast of Hamden. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
North Haven is located nearby and to the east of Hamden.
North Haven is located nearby and to the east of Hamden.
At the time of his death, he was 59.
He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southwest of Hamden. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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.