Perkins Corner (Windham County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Perkins Corner ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Perkins Corner. 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)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Cedar Hill Cemetery
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southwest of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Street Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Grove Street Cemetery
William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Green - Wood Cemetery
Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Battling' Battalino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Begley, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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 Gus Bivona<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Marilyn Borden (Actress)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- 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 in New London County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Cedar Grove Cemetery
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bray Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Bray Cemetery
Hope Cameron (Actress)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hope Cameron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Kensico Cemetery
Art Carney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: Arthur William Matthew Carney
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Carney<1>
Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Frederic Edwin Church (Artist)
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Edwin Church<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Spring Grove Cemetery
John Conte (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Palmer (MA) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 4, 2006 (a Monday).
- Palmer is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Conte<1>
Ann Corio (Entertainer, actress)
- Born: Ann Cicoria
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Perkins Corner. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Corio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Jules Deming Cowles (Actor)
- He was born in Farmington (CT) on October 7, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Farmington is located in Hartford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jules Deming Cowles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Kevin Curran (Author, producer)
- Full name: Kevin Patrick Curran
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Perkins Corner (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Curran<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins Corner to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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.