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Granger, Miles Tobey b. August 12, 1817 d. October 21, 1895
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1887 to 1889. He also served as a Member of the Connecticut State Legislature, and as a State Court Judge. (Bio by: K)
Mountain View Cemetery, North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Grizzard, George b. April 1, 1928 d. October 2, 2007
Actor. A performer of stage, films and television, he was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and raised in Washington D.C. He developed an interest in acting at an early age and would later pursue his goals upon graduating from the University of North Carolina, finding work appearing in area theaters. In 1955, Grizzard made his Broadway debut in "The Desperate Hours" co-starring Paul Newman and Karl Malden. During the next ten years, he had memorable performances in the productions, "The...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Washington Cemetery On The Green, Washington, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Haver, Phyllis b. January 6, 1899 d. November 19, 1960
Silent-screen actress. Haver got her start as a Mack Sennett bathing beauty. She began work in 1917 and was soon a top-line comic. Among her best roles were ‘Roxy Hart’ in the first film version of “Chicago” (1927) and as ‘Shanghai Mabel’ in “What Price Glory?” (1927). Haver retired in 1929 to marry the New York millionaire William Seeman. Sadly, she committed suicide (overdose of barbiturates). (Bio by: MC)
Grassy Hill Cemetery, Falls Village, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Henderson, Skitch (Lyle Russell Cedric) b. January 27, 1918 d. November 1, 2005
Band Leader, Conductor. Grammy Award-winning conductor and founder of the New York Pops. He was also the first band leader of TV's "Tonight" show. His nickname, "Skitch," shortened from "the sketch kid," was given to him by actor-crooner Bing Crosby.
Cause of death: Natural causes
Hunt Hill Farm, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Hogan, Frank Smithwick b. January 17, 1902 d. April 2, 1974
Politician and Lawyer. Known as "Mr. Integrity" or "Attorney For The People," Hogan served as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from New York in 1944, 1952, 1956, 1960, and 1964, and Candidate for United States Senator from New York in 1958. Also a noted lawyer, he was a Member of the American Bar Association, and later served as the District Attorney for Manhattan from 1941 to 1973. Hogan replaced Thomas Dewey and his innauguration was administered by Judge George L. Donnellan. (Bio by: K)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Watertown, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Holley, Alexander Hamilton b. August 12, 1804 d. October 2, 1887
Governor of Connecticut. He served as Lieutenant Governor from 1854 to 1855 and as Governor from 1857 to 1858. Holley was also variously a cutlery manufacturer, bank president, and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Connecticut State Militia. (Bio by: Jan Franco)
Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Holmes, Uriel b. August 26, 1764 d. May 18, 1827
US Congressman. Holmes served as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1817 until he resigned in 1818. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
East Cemetery, Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Horne, Samuel Belton b. March 3, 1843 d. September 18, 1928
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Captain in the Union Army in Company H, 11th Connecticut Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 29, 1864 at Fort Harrison, Virginia. His citation reads "While acting as an aide and carrying an important message, Horne was severely wounded and his horse killed, but delivered the order and rejoined his general." (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Forest View Cemetery, Winsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: GAR Section
Hubbard, John Henry b. March 24, 1804 d. July 30, 1872
Civil War US Congressman. He was elected to represent Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1863 to 1867. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
East Cemetery, Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Hull, Warren b. January 17, 1903 d. September 14, 1974
Actor. Most remembered as 'Jimmy' in "The Walking Dead" (1936) and in "The Spider's Web." (1938) He is said to be the 23rd great grandson of King of England Henry, II, and Robert de Vere (Robin Hood). (Bio by: MC)
North Cemetery (New), Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Kellogg, Elisha Strong b. 1825 d. June 1, 1864
Civil War Union Army Officer. Once a sailor in the British Merchant Fleet, he prospected for gold in California, after which he settled and married in Winsted, Connecticut. Here he would make his living and a machinest and tool maker. However with the outbreak of the war between the states and following President Lincoln's call of July 1, 1862 for 300,000 volunteers to serve for 3 years, he enlisted with the 19th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry and was mustered into United States service on...[Read More] (Bio by: Keith Retail)
Forest View Cemetery, Winsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Lee, Manfred B. b. October 20, 1905 d. April 3, 1971
Author. Best known for being the co-author of the "Ellery Queen" detective novels from 1929 to 1969, which he wrote with his cousin, Frederic Dannay. He also founded the "Ellery Queen Detective Magazine". The Ellery Queen Series went on to more then 125 million sales worldwide. They wrote 35 novels and seven short stories. The books were later the subject of a television series and a long-running radio program.
Roxbury Center Cemetery, Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
March, Fredric b. August 31, 1897 d. April 14, 1975
Actor. Considered one of the most gifted and beloved actors of his generation, he won Academy awards for Best Actor in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"(1932) and "The Best Years of Our Lives"(1946). He also received much critical acclaim for his work in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street"(1934), "Les Miserables"(1935), "Anna Karenina"(1935), "Death of A Salesman"(1951), "The Desperate Hours"(1955), "The Bridges at Toko-ri"(1955) and "Inherit the Wind"(1960). He earned the New York Critics' Award and a...[Read More] (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
March Estate, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Marsh, Charles H. b. 1840 d. January 25, 1867
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company D, 1st Connecticut Calvary. His citation reads "For gallantry in capturing a Black Flag and its bearer from Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early's (C.S.A.) command, at Back Creek Valley, near North Mountain, W.Va., 31 July 1864."

From the book published in 1916 "Abbe -Abbey Genealogy In Memoryof John Abbe and his Descendants" by Cleveland Abbe and JosephGenung Nichols

"Charles H.Marsh, was a...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Quaker Cemetery, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Merwin, Orange b. 1777 d. 1853
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1825 to 1829. He also served as a Member of the Connecticut State Legislature. (Bio by: K)
Center Cemetery, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Miles, Frederick b. 1815 d. 1896
US Congressman. Elected to represent Connecticut's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1879 to 1883, and 1889 to 1891. He also served as a Member of the Connecticut State Legislature, and as a Delegate to the Republican National Convention from Connecticut in 1884. (Bio by: K)
Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Miller, Arthur b. October 17, 1915 d. February 10, 2005
Playwright. Born in New York City, he was best known for his play "Death of a Salesman." His works focused on family, morality and personal responsibility and decried the growing fragmentation of American society. He won the Pulizer Prize in 1949 at age 33. He was briefly married to actress, Marilyn Monroe. He died at the age of 89 in Roxbury, Connecticut. (Bio by: Fred Beisser)
Cause of death: Congestive heart failure
Roxbury Center Cemetery, Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Miner, Phineas b. November 27, 1777 d. September 15, 1839
US Congressman. After serving many years in both the Connecticut house and senate, Miner was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1834 to 1835. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
East Cemetery, Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Moran, Francis D. b. July 31, 1901 d. December 30, 1994
Professional Football Player. He played college football for Carnegie Tech in 1922 and Grinnell College from 1923 to 1925; he also played varsity basketball at both schools. He later played for the 1926 Frankford Yellow Jackets team who won the National Football League (NFL) championship, on which he was the team's second-highest scorer. After starting the 1927 season with Frankford, he moved to the Chicago Cardinals. The following year, he played for the Pottsville Maroons, until the last game...[Read More] (Bio by: margaret orthodox)
Center Cemetery, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Morath, Inge b. May 27, 1923 d. January 30, 2002
Renowned photographer. She was involved as a writer, photographer or both in the publication of more than two dozen books. She was married for four decades to Pulitzer Prize winning playwrite Arthur Miller. (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Cause of death: Cancer
Roxbury Center Cemetery, Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

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