Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Monroe. 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
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 in Litchfield County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Monroe (which is located in Fairfield County).
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 northeast of Monroe (which is located in Fairfield 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Monroe. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Monroe (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 Monroe. The cemetery is located in Westchester County, New York.
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.