Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Roxbury. 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Roxbury. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
He was born in Bloomfield (CT) on February 23, 1823 (a Sunday) and died in Bloomfield (CT) on September 18, 1901 (a Wednesday).
Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Litchfield County).
Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Litchfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 78.
He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Roxbury (which is located in Litchfield County).
North Haven is located in New Haven County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Roxbury (which is located in Litchfield County).
At the time of his death, he was 59.
He is buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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