Horse Heaven (Litchfield County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Horse Heaven ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Horse Heaven. 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.

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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Horse Heaven. Both communities are located in Litchfield 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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- From Horse Heaven to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
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 east of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Horse Heaven. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart 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 nearby and to the east of Horse Heaven.
- Bloomfield is located nearby and to the east of Horse Heaven.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Horse Heaven. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Horse Heaven to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Austin Beard<1>
- He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Knightstown is located in Henry County, Indiana.
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the southwest of Horse Heaven. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Beisler<1>
- He was born in North Haven (CT) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 8, 1973 (a Saturday).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery<1>
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- From Horse Heaven to St. Lawrence Cemetery
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<1>
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery<1>
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Ernest Borgnine (Oscar winning actor)
- Born: Ermes Effron Borgnino
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Borgnine<1>
- He was born in Hamden (CT) on January 24, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Hamden is located in New Haven County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- 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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Jonathan Brandis (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Brandis<1>
- He was born in Danbury (CT) on April 13, 1976 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on November 12, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- The body was cremated.
Al Brodax (Producer)
- Full name: Al Philip Brodax
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Brodax<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on February 14, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Danbury (CT) on November 24, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Danbury is located in Fairfield County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He 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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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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Horse Heaven. Both communities are located in Litchfield 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 in Hartford County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
George W. Bush (43rd President of the US (2001 - 2009))
- Full name: George Walker Bush
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on July 6, 1946 (a Saturday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located in Dutchess County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the southwest of Horse Heaven. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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Al Capp (Cartoonist)
- Born: Alfred Gerald Caplin
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Capp<1>
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on September 28, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hampton (NH) on November 5, 1979 (a Monday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- South Hampton is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Prospect Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Karen Carpenter (Singer, drummer)
- Full name: Karen Anne Carpenter
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Carpenter<1>
- She was born in New Haven (CT) on March 2, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Downey (CA) on February 4, 1983 (a Friday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 32.
- She is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park<1>
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Frank 'Junior' Coghlan, Jr. (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Junior' Coghlan, Jr.<1>
- He was born in New Haven (CT) on March 15, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Saugus (CA) on September 7, 2009 (a Monday).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Saugus is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at All Souls Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Jules Deming Cowles (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jules Deming Cowles<1>
- He was born in Farmington (CT) on October 7, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Farmington is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- 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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Bob Crane (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Edward Crane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Crane<1>
- He was born in Waterbury (CT) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 29, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Horse Heaven to Westwood Memorial Park
Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Harvey Williams Cushing<1>
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 8, 1869 (a Thursday) and died in New Haven (CT) on October 7, 1939 (a Saturday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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Brian Dennehy (Actor)
- Born: Brian Manion Dennehy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brian Dennehy<1>
- He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on July 9, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in New Haven (CT) on April 15, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- We don't have any burial details.
Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeremiah F. 'Jerry' Dorgan<1>
- He was born in Meriden (CT) in 1856 and died in New Haven (CT) on June 10, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Horse Heaven (which is located in Litchfield County).

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.