Lordship (Fairfield County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lordship ...

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

Humbert Allen Astredo (Actor)
- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Guilford is located in New Haven County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Humbert Allen Astredo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bill Baker (Singer)
- He was born in Auburn (AL) on November 1, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New Haven (CT) on August 10, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Auburn is located in Lee County, Alabama.
- New Haven is located in New Haven County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Baker<1>
Faith Baldwin (Author)
- She was born in New Rochelle (NY) on October 1, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on March 18, 1978 (a Saturday).
- New Rochelle is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Norwalk is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Faith Baldwin<1>
J.J. Barry (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 25, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Huntington Station (NY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Huntington Station is located in Suffolk County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southwest of Lordship. The cemetery is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.J. Barry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cemetery of the Holy Rood
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cemetery of the Holy Rood (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Cemetery of the Holy Rood
Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Lordship. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Austin Beard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Ferncliff Cemetery
Frank Beisler (Professional hockey)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Lordship. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Beisler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Lawrence Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Lawrence Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to St. Lawrence Cemetery
Richard Belzer (Actor, comedian, author)
- Full name: Richard Jay Belzer
- He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on August 4, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Bozouls (France) on February 19, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Bridgeport is located nearby and to the west of Lordship.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Belzer<1>
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Woodland Cemetery
Ballington Booth (Social reformer)
- He was born in Brighouse (England) on July 28, 1857 (a Tuesday) and died in Blue Point (NY) on October 5, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Blue Point is located in Suffolk County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west southwest of Lordship. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ballington Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Ferncliff Cemetery
Sydney Barton Booth (Actor)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on January 29, 1873 (a Wednesday) and died in Stamford (CT) on February 5, 1937 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Stamford is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sydney Barton Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Rosedale Cemetery
Victor Borge (Pianist, conductor, composer, comedian, actor)
- He was born in Copenhagen (Denmark) on January 3, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Greenwich (CT) on December 23, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Greenwich is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Borge<1>
Solon Hannibal Borglum (Artist)
- He was born in Ogden (UT) on December 22, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Stamford (CT) on January 31, 1922 (a Tuesday).
- Ogden is located in Weber County, Utah.
- Stamford is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Silvermine Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lordship. The cemetery is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Solon Hannibal Borglum<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Silvermine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Silvermine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Silvermine Cemetery
Ernest Borgnine (Oscar winning actor)
- Born: Ermes Effron Borgnino
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Borgnine<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Jonathan Brandis (Actor)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan Brandis<1>
Al Brodax (Producer)
- Full name: Al Philip Brodax
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Brodax<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Arlington National Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Norwalk is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
Iola Brubeck (Lyricist)
- She was born in Corning (CA) on August 14, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Wilton (CT) on March 12, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Corning is located in Tehama County, California.
- Wilton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Iola Brubeck<1>
George F. Bryant (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeport (CT) on February 10, 1857 (a Tuesday) and died in Boston (MA) on June 12, 1907 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeport is located nearby and to the west of Lordship.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George F. Bryant<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Mt. Hope Cemetery
William Frank Buckley (Author, conservative commentator)
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 24, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Stamford (CT) on February 27, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stamford is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Bernard Cemetery, which is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Frank Buckley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Bernard Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Bernard Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to St. Bernard Cemetery
Harry Thacker Burleigh (Singer, composer, arranger)
- He was born in Erie (PA) on December 2, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Stamford (CT) on September 12, 1949 (a Monday).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Stamford is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Lordship. Both communities are located in Fairfield County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Thacker Burleigh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lordship to Erie Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Lordship (which is located in Fairfield 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.