Town of Torrington (Litchfield County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Torrington ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Torrington. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Torrington. Both communities are located in Litchfield County.
- Trenton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery<1>
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John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south of Torrington. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery<1>
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William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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John Joseph 'Jack' Barry (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Meriden (CT) on April 26, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Shrewsbury (MA) on April 23, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Shrewsbury is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Torrington. The cemetery is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery<1>
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Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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James Goodwin Batterson (Architect)
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- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Begley, Sr.<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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Marilyn Borden (Actress)
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
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John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
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- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located nearby and to the west of Torrington.
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
Gary Burghoff (Actor)
- Full name: Gary Rich Burghoff
- He was born in Bristol (CT) on May 24, 1943 (a Monday).
- Bristol is located in Hartford County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
Hope Cameron (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hope Cameron<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Gail Castleberry (Actress)
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- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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Gerald Chapman (Crime figure)
- Born: George Chartres
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Chapman<1>
- 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 southeast of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Charles<1>
- He was born in Chicopee (MA) on April 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Riverhead (NY) on April 16, 2012 (a Monday).
- Chicopee is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
Frederic Edwin Church (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Edwin Church<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on May 4, 1826 (a Thursday) and died in Greenport (NY) on April 7, 1900 (a Saturday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Greenport is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Ann Corio (Entertainer, actress)
- Born: Ann Cicoria
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Corio<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Torrington (which is located in Litchfield 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Torrington. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<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.