Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bridgeport. 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.
Sunset Carson (Actor)
Born: Winifred Maurice Harrison
He was born in Gracemont (OK) on November 12, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 1, 1990 (a Tueday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens (Madison County, Tennessee).
Gracemont is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Bridgeport.
She was born in Watonga (OK) on March 15, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 5, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Watonga is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bridgeport.
He was born in Watonga (OK) on December 7, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on February 20, 1985 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Watonga is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bridgeport.
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.