Mount Hope (Tolland County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mount Hope ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mount Hope. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 23, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 27, 1931 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Southbridge is located in Worcester County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- She was born in Tallmadge (OH) on February 2, 1811 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on September 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Tallmadge is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery<1>
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William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 26, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 15, 1900 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
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- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 18, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on July 25, 1977 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Begley, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on March 25, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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Marilyn Borden (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on March 25, 2009 (a Wednesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 29, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Modesto (CA) on January 23, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on August 25, 1879 (a Monday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 10, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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Hope Cameron (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hope Cameron<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on February 21, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on November 20, 1998 (a Friday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Gail Castleberry (Actress)
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- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 16, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on April 6, 1926 (a Tuesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wethersfield is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Frederic Edwin Church (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Edwin Church<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Greenport is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Ann Corio (Entertainer, actress)
- Born: Ann Cicoria
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Corio<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on November 29, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Cliffside Park (NJ) on March 1, 1999 (a Monday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Cliffside Park is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Kevin Curran (Author, producer)
- Full name: Kevin Patrick Curran
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Curran<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 27, 1957 (a Wednesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- 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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Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal K. Dawson<1>
- He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Mount Hope. Both communities are located in Tolland County.
- Loma Linda is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Cornelius 'Mike' Dorgan<1>
- He was born in Middletown (CT) on October 2, 1853 (a Sunday) and died in Hartford (CT) on April 26, 1909 (a Monday).
- Middletown is located in Middlesex County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
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Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located in Windham County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east southeast of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
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Walter John 'Monk' Dubiel (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter John 'Monk' Dubiel<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 12, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Hartford (CT) on October 23, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Mount Hope (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Mount Hope. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
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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.