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Notable Births & Deaths for Pachaug ...

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

  • Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
    • She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday).
    • New London is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Pachaug. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • New London is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Pachaug. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 81.
    • She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southwest of Pachaug. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pachaug to Cedar Grove Cemetery
  • Ruth Buzzi     (Actress, comedienne)
  • Art Carney     (Oscar winning actor)
    • Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
    • He was born in Mount Vernon (NY) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Chester (CT) on November 9, 2003 (a Sunday).
    • Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
    • Chester is located in Middlesex County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • Liza Chapman     (Actress)
  • James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Pachaug. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery<1>
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    • From Pachaug to St. Ann Cemetery
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast of Pachaug. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
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  • Hugh Duffy     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<1>
    • He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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  • Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)
  • Johnny Gagnon     (Professional hockey)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Gagnon<1>
    • He was born in Quebec on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday).
    • Chicoutimi is located in Quebec.
    • Cranston is located in Providence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Betsey Gay     (Actress, yodeller)
  • Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
    • Baltic is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Pachaug. Both communities are located in New London County.
    • Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • Leo Edgar Hafford     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
    • He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
    • Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Willimantic is located in Windham County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 28.
    • He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon     (Major League Baseball)
  • Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey     (Major League Baseball)
  • John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
  • Harriet Lane     (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
  • Harold Loeb     (Actor, director, producer)
  • Ty Longley     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
    • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Sharon is located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
    • West Warwick is located in Kent County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Pachaug (which is located in New London County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.

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.