Monson (Hampden County, MA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Monson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Monson. 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)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Robert Ames (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Downing Ames
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Monson. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Cedar Hill Cemetery
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Monson (which is located in Hampden 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Monson. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Grove Street Cemetery, which is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Delia Salter Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Grove Street Cemetery
Harvey Ross Ball (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie (Major League Baseball)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Bald Billy' Barnie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Green - Wood Cemetery
Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett (Major League Baseball)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Monson. Both communities are located in Hampden County.
- He is buried at St. Jerome Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west northwest of Monson. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin F. 'Marty' Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Jerome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Jerome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to St. Jerome Cemetery
Christopher 'Battling' Battalino (Professional boxer)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Monson. The cemetery is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Battling' Battalino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery
Marion Eugenie Bauer (Composer, author)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Eugenie Bauer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Kensico Cemetery
Ed Begley, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Edward James Begley
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Begley, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Monson. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to St. John's Cemetery
Donald Bevan (Playwright, screenwriter, artist)
- Full name: Donald Joseph Bevan
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Monson. Both communities are located in Hampden 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Bevan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Riverside National Cemetery
Elizabeth Bishop (Poet)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Monson. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Hope Cemetery
Marilyn Borden (Actress)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Borden<1>
Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden (Actress)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosalyn 'Roz' Borden<1>
Kitty Bransfield (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Monson. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to St. John's Cemetery
John Bray (Animator)
- Full name: John Randolph Bray
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Bray Cemetery, which is located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Bray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bray Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Bray Cemetery
Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Monson (which is located in Hampden County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northeast of Monson. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to St. John's Cemetery
Hope Cameron (Actress)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Monson (which is located in Hampden 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hope Cameron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monson to Kensico 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.