Notable Births & Deaths for Alton ...

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

• Harry Anderson
  • Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
  • Actor, comedian, magician. He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tueday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
• Gus Bivona
  • Musician, composer. He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gus Bivona<1>
• Mary Lydia Bolles Branch
  • Author. She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
  • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Alton.
  • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
• Phoebe Cary
  • Poet. She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday) at the age of 46. She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Phoebe Cary<1>
• James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
  • Cranston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Cranston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
• Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
• Walt 'Moose' Dropo
  • Born: Walter Dropo
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
  • Moosup is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
• Hugh Duffy
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
  • Cranston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Duffy<1>
• Johnny Gagnon
  • Professional hockey. He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
  • Cranston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Gagnon<1>
• Peter 'Pete' Gilbert
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 43.
  • Baltic is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
• John Alexander Charles Hamill
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in New York (NY) on December 18, 1860 (a Tueday) and died in Bristol (RI) on December 6, 1911 (a Wednesday) at the age of 51. He is buried at St. Marys Cemetery (Bristol County, Rhode Island).
  • Bristol is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Alexander Charles Hamill<1>
• Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
  • Montville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
• Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday). He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Androscoggin County, Maine).
  • Cranston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey<1>
• John William Hiland
  • Major League Baseball. He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday). He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Baltic is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William Hiland<1>
• Julia Ward Howe
  • Author, social reformer. She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday) at the age of 91. She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Newport is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Ward Howe<1>
• Gladys Hurlbut
  • Actress, playwright, screenwriter. She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
  • Norwich is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
• John Huston
  • Full name: John Marcellus Huston
  • Director, screenwriter, actor. He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Middletown is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Huston<1>
• Harriet Lane
  • Full name: Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston
  • Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861). She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
  • Narragansett is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harriet Lane<1>
• Harold Loeb
  • Actor, director, producer. He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
• Ty Longley
  • Musician. He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
  • West Warwick is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>
• Frank 'Monk' Maznicki
  • Professional football. He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 93. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (Kent County, Rhode Island).
  • West Warwick is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • West Warwick is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Alton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>

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