Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Poquetanuck. 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.
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) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
New London is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Poquetanuck.
New London is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Poquetanuck.
He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
Moosup is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Poquetanuck.
She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Castine Cemetery (Hancock County, Maine).
Willimantic is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Poquetanuck.
He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
Willimantic is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Poquetanuck.
He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
Montville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Poquetanuck.
She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 96. She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
Fenwick is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Poquetanuck.
She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
Norwich is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest of Poquetanuck.
He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
New London is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Poquetanuck.
He was born in New York (NY) on January 9, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in New London (CT) on May 30, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88. He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
New London is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Poquetanuck.
She was born in Pomfret (CT) on April 10, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) at the age of -27. She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
Pomfret is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Poquetanuck.
He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
New London is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Poquetanuck.
Edith Roosevelt (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1909))
She was born in Norwich (CT) on August 6, 1861 (a Tueday) and died in Oyster Bay (NY) on September 30, 1948 (a Thursday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Youngs Memorial Cemetery (Nassau County, New York).
Norwich is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest of Poquetanuck.
He was born in Lyme (CT) on October 14, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Rochester (NY) on September 18, 1885 (a Friday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
Lyme is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Poquetanuck.
He was born in Alton (RI) on August 17, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Pawtucket (RI) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
Alton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Poquetanuck.
Theodore Dwight Weld (Abolitionist, social reformer)
He was born in Hampton (CT) on November 23, 1803 (a Wednesday) and died in Hyde Park (MA) on February 3, 1895 (a Sunday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
Hampton is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Poquetanuck.
She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on January 5, 1920 (a Monday) and died in South Windham (CT) on December 22, 2007 (a Saturday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Sharon Memorial Park (Norfolk County, Massachusetts).
South Windham is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Poquetanuck.
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