Wrightville (Litchfield County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wrightville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wrightville. 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.

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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Wrightville. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Wrightville. 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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Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southeast of Wrightville. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Joseph 'Jack' Barry<1>
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Wrightville (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Wrightville. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Battling' Battalino<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Wrightville. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Goodwin Batterson<1>
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Bloomfield is located in Hartford County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east southeast of Wrightville. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
- 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 southeast of Wrightville.
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
James Cagney (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Francis Cagney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Cagney<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 17, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Stanfordville (NY) on March 30, 1986 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Stanfordville is located in Dutchess County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gate of Heaven Cemetery<1>
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Wrightville. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Wrightville. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery<1>
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Jules Deming Cowles (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jules Deming Cowles<1>
- He was born in Farmington (CT) on October 7, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 22, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Farmington is located in Hartford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- 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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Bob Crane (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Edward Crane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Crane<1>
- He was born in Waterbury (CT) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 29, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Kevin Curran (Author, producer)
- Full name: Kevin Patrick Curran
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Curran<1>
- He was born in Hartford (CT) on February 27, 1957 (a Wednesday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Wrightville (which is located in Litchfield County).
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wrightville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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.