Town of Union (Tolland County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Union ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Union. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Union (which is located in Tolland 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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George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
Harvey Ross Ball (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
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- He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett<1>
- He was born in Port Henry (NY) in November 1860 and died in Holyoke (MA) on January 29, 1910 (a Saturday).
- Port Henry is located in Essex County, New York.
- Holyoke is located in Hampden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west northwest of Union. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Jerome Cemetery<1>
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Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
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- She was born in Walla Walla (WA) on August 15, 1882 (a Tuesday) and died in South Hadley (MA) on August 9, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- South Hadley is located in Hampshire County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- 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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Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north of Union. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
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Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- Full name: Donald Joseph Bevan
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- He was born in Holyoke (MA) on January 16, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Studio City (CA) on May 29, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Holyoke is located in Hampden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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Elizabeth Bishop (Poet)
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- She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Union. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery<1>
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Kitty Bransfield (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north of Union. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
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Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the north of Union. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
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Barbara Carroll (Musician)
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- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 25, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Mt. Judah Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Judah 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Union (which is located in Tolland 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Union. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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Teddy Charles (Muscian, composer, bandleader)
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- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Riverhead is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
William H. Crane (Actor)
- Full name: William Henry Crane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. Crane<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Zara Cully (Actress)
- Full name: Zara Frances Cully
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zara Cully<1>
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- 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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William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
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- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Union (which is located in Tolland 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Union. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
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Pauline Curley (Actress)
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- She was born in Holyoke (MA) on December 19, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 11, 2000 (a Monday).
- Holyoke is located in Hampden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
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- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Union. Both communities are located in Tolland 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Edward Dickinson (Author, musician)
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- He was born in West Springfield (MA) on October 10, 1853 (a Monday) and died in Oberlin (OH) on January 25, 1946 (a Friday).
- West Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Union (which is located in Tolland County).
- Oberlin is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Westwood Cemetery, which is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westwood 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.