Lime Rock (Litchfield County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lime Rock ...

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

Maryanne Amacher (Composer)
- She was born in Kane (PA) on February 25, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rhinebeck (NY) on October 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Kane is located in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
- Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of Lime Rock. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maryanne Amacher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Montrepose Cemetery
Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Gertrudes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
- 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 southeast of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast of Lime Rock. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Cedar Hill Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock. 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
J.D. Cannon (Actor)
- Full name: John Donovan Cannon
- He was born in Salmon (ID) on April 24, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Hudson (NY) on May 20, 2005 (a Friday).
- Salmon is located in Lemhi County, Idaho.
- Hudson is located in Columbia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Lime Rock. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.D. Cannon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lime Rock to Cedar Park Cemetery
Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, philanthropist)
- He was born in Dunfermline (Scotland) on November 25, 1835 (a Wednesday) and died in Lenox (MA) on August 11, 1919 (a Monday).
- Lenox is located in Berkshire County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Carnegie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
James Douglas (Actor)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bethlehem (CT) on March 5, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Bethlehem is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Douglas<1>
Larry Gates (Actor)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on September 24, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Sharon (CT) on December 12, 1996 (a Thursday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Sharon is located nearby and to the southwest of Lime Rock.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cornwall Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south southeast of Lime Rock. The cemetery is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Gates<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cornwall Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Cornwall Cemetery
William Gibson (Playwright, author)
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 13, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Stockbridge (MA) on November 25, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stockbridge is located in Berkshire County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Gibson<1>
Norman S. Hall (Screenwriter)
- He was born in New Milford (CT) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 12, 1964 (a Saturday).
- New Milford is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Lime Rock. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman S. Hall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lime Rock to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt (Social reformer)
- She was born in South Canaan (CT) on July 4, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on April 24, 1906 (a Tuesday).
- South Canaan is located nearby and to the northeast of Lime Rock.
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hannah Hanchett Hunt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Forest Hills Cemetery
Collis Huntington (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- Full name: Collis Potter Huntington
- He was born in Harwinton (CT) on October 22, 1821 (a Monday) and died in Adirondack (NY) on August 13, 1900 (a Monday).
- Harwinton is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- Adirondack is located in Warren County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Collis Huntington<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Woodlawn Cemetery
James Merritt Ives (Lithographer)
- He was born in Great Barrington (MA) on March 5, 1824 (a Friday) and died in Rye (NY) on January 3, 1895 (a Thursday).
- Great Barrington is located in Berkshire County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Rye is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Merritt Ives<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Green - Wood Cemetery
James Earl Jones (Actor)
- He was born in Arkabutla (MS) on January 17, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Pawling (NY) on September 9, 2024 (a Monday).
- Arkabutla is located in Tate County, Mississippi.
- Pawling is located in Dutchess County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
Ted Knight (Actor)
- Born: Tadeus Wladyslaw Konopka
- He was born in Terryville (CT) on December 7, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on August 26, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Terryville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Candy LaChance (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Putnam (CT) on February 14, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Waterville (CT) on August 18, 1932 (a Thursday).
- Putnam is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
- Waterville is located in New Haven County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the southeast of Lime Rock. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Candy LaChance<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Calvary Cemetery
Benson John Lossing (Author, historian)
- He was born in Beekman (NY) on February 12, 1813 (a Friday) and died in Dover Plains (NY) on June 3, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Beekman is located in Dutchess County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Dover Plains is located in Dutchess County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Lime Rock (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest of Lime Rock. The cemetery is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benson John Lossing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Francis D. Moran (Professional football)
- He was born in Belle Plaine (IA) on July 31, 1901 (a Wednesday) and died in New Milford (CT) on December 30, 1994 (a Friday).
- Belle Plaine is located in Benton County, Iowa.
- New Milford is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Lime Rock. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis D. Moran<1>
Robert Hogg Nisbet (Artist)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Kent (CT) on April 19, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Kent is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Lime Rock. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, which is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Hogg Nisbet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lime Rock to Swan Point 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.