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Notable Births & Deaths for Weekapaug ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Weekapaug. 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 (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
- Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Weekapaug.
- New London is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
- Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
- John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
- John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Huston<1>
- Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Weekapaug.
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- West Warwick is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>
- William Morris Meredith, Jr. (Poet)
- James O'Neill (Actor)
- He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tueday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
- New London is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James O'Neill<1>
- Edith Roosevelt (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1909))
- Oliver Shaw (Musician, composer)
- He was born in Newport (RI) on March 13, 1779 (a Saturday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 31, 1848 (a Sunday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
- Newport is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oliver Shaw<1>
- Hank Soar (Professional football)
- He was born in Alton (RI) on August 17, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Pawtucket (RI) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
- Alton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Weekapaug.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hank Soar<1>
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. |
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