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Notable Births & Deaths for Scotland ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Scotland. 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
  • George Thorndike Angell
  • Gus Bivona
  • 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) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
    • New London is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Scotland.
    • New London is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
  • Gerald Chapman
  • Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • Major League Baseball. 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
  • 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) at the age of 82. She is buried at Castine Cemetery (Hancock County, Maine).
    • Willimantic is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eileen Farrell<1>
  • 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) at the age of 43.
    • Baltic is located 5 miles [8 km] to the south of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
  • Leo Edgar Hafford
  • Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon
  • John William Hiland
  • 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) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
    • Norwich is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
  • Harold Loeb
    • Actor, director, producer. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
  • Ty Longley
    • Musician. He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
    • West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>
  • Frank 'Monk' Maznicki
    • Professional football. He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 93. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (Kent County, Rhode Island).
    • West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Scotland.
    • West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
  • William Morris Meredith, Jr.
  • Louise Chandler Moulton
  • James O'Neill
    • Actor. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James O'Neill<1>
  • Denison Olmstead
  • Willie 'Will o the Wisp' Pep
    • Professional boxer. He was born in Middletown (CT) on September 19, 1922 (a Tueday) and died in Rocky Hill (CT) on November 23, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park (Hartford County, Connecticut).
    • Middletown is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Scotland.
    • Rocky Hill is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Scotland.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willie 'Will o the Wisp' Pep<1>

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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.









 

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