Notable Births & Deaths for Hampton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hampton. 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)
  • She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Manchester is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Astrid Allwyn<1>
• George Thorndike Angell     (Social reformer)
  • He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tueday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Southbridge is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Thorndike Angell<1>
• Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • 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) at the age of 80. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gus Bivona<1>
• Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
  • 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) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
• Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
• Hal K. Dawson     (Actor)
  • He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tueday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Rockville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal K. Dawson<1>
• Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Walter Dropo
  • He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
  • Moosup is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
• Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)
  • She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Castine Cemetery (Hancock County, Maine).
  • Willimantic is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eileen Farrell<1>
• Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 43.
  • Baltic is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
• Leo Edgar Hafford     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Willimantic is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
• Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
  • Montville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
• John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday). He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Baltic is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William Hiland<1>
• Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
  • She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
  • Norwich is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
• Jay Johnstone     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: John William Johnstone
  • He was born in Manchester (CT) on November 20, 1945 (a Tueday) and died in Granada Hills (CA) on September 26, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 74. He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Manchester is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jay Johnstone<1>
• Harold Loeb     (Actor, director, producer)
  • He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
• Ty Longley     (Musician)
  • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
  • West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>
• Frank 'Monk' Maznicki     (Professional football)
  • 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) at the age of 93. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (Kent County, Rhode Island).
  • West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Hampton.
  • West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
• William Morris Meredith, Jr.     (Poet)
  • He was born in New York (NY) on January 9, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in New London (CT) on May 30, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Morris Meredith, Jr.<1>
• William Thomas Green Morton     (Medical pioneer)
  • He was born in Charlton City (MA) on August 9, 1819 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 15, 1868 (a Wednesday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Charlton City is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Thomas Green Morton<1>
• Louise Chandler Moulton     (Author)
  • She was born in Pomfret (CT) on April 10, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) at the age of -27. She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Pomfret is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Louise Chandler Moulton<1>
• James O'Neill     (Actor)
  • He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
  • New London is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hampton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James O'Neill<1>