Phoenixville (Windham County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Phoenixville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Phoenixville. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Phoenixville (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 Phoenixville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Phoenixville (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 Phoenixville to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the north of Phoenixville. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to St. John's 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Phoenixville (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>
William H. Crane (Actor)
- Full name: William Henry Crane
- He was born in Leicester (MA) on April 30, 1845 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 7, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Leicester is located in Worcester County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. Crane<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 Phoenixville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
- He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
- Ware is located in Hampshire County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Phoenixville. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Aspen Grove Cemetery
Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
- 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 in Tolland County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal K. Dawson<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 Phoenixville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Phoenixville. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Phoenixville. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Evergreen Cemetery
Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
- She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Willimantic is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Phoenixville. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- Park Ridge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Castine Cemetery, which is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Castine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Castine Cemetery (ME) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Castine Cemetery
Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in New London County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
Leo Edgar Hafford (Major League Baseball)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Phoenixville. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Holy Cross Cemetery
Tom Hall (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Hall
- He was born in Wilmington (DE) on April 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Longmeadow (MA) on December 14, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Wilmington is located in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Longmeadow is located in Hampden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Hall<1>
Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Montville is located in New London County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Cathedral Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to New Cathedral Cemetery
John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Baltic is located in New London County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John William Hiland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Greenwood Cemetery
William Welles 'Bill' Hoyt (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Glastonbury (CT) on May 7, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Cambridge (NY) on December 1, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Glastonbury is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Cambridge is located in Washington County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Welles 'Bill' Hoyt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Calvary Cemetery
Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Woodstock is located in Greene County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, which is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wiltwyck Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Wiltwyck Cemetery
Jay Johnstone (Major League Baseball)
- Born: John William Johnstone, Jr.
- He was born in Manchester (CT) on November 20, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Granada Hills (CA) on September 26, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- Granada Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Johnstone<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to San Gabriel Cemetery
Candy LaChance (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Putnam (CT) on February 14, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Waterville (CT) on August 18, 1932 (a Thursday).
- Putnam is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Phoenixville. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- Waterville is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Candy LaChance<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenixville to Calvary Cemetery
William Thomas Green Morton (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Charlton City (MA) on August 9, 1819 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on July 15, 1868 (a Wednesday).
- Charlton City is located in Worcester County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Phoenixville (which is located in Windham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Thomas Green Morton<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 Phoenixville to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Louise Chandler Moulton (Author)
- She was born in Pomfret (CT) on April 10, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday).
- Pomfret is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Phoenixville. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was -27.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Chandler Moulton<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 Phoenixville to Mt. Auburn 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.