Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Norfolk. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Norfolk. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
She was born in Simsbury (CT) on July 3, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Lexington (MA) on December 29, 1935 (a Sunday).
Simsbury is located in Hartford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Norfolk (which is located in Litchfield County).
Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of her death, she was 79.
She is buried at Simsbury Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Norfolk. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Waterville is located in New Haven County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Norfolk (which is located in Litchfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 62.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Norfolk. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Dover Plains is located in Dutchess County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Norfolk (which is located in Litchfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 78.
He is buried at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west southwest of Norfolk. The cemetery is located in Dutchess 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.