Find A Grave - Connecticut

Adams, Andrew b. January 7, 1736 d. November 26, 1797
Continental Congressman. He was a Delegate from Connecticut to the Second Continental Congress in 1778, and was a signer of the Articles of Confederation of the United States. During the Revolutionary War he fought in the Connecticut Militia with the rank of Colonel; in later years he served as a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
West Cemetery, Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Albers, Josef b. March 19, 1888 d. March 25, 1976
Artist. He gained renown as an abstract artist, color-theorist, teacher and author. Beginning his career in Weimar, Germany, he taught at the famous Bauhaus school of fine arts. He fled from Nazi Germany to the United States in 1933, and taught at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. After teaching at Yale University, he became a United States citizen in 1939. Starting in 1949, he painted colored squares within squares, using unmixed color directly from the tube. He named this well-known...[Read More] (Bio by: Jan Franco)
Orange Center Cemetery, Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Allen, John b. June 12, 1763 d. July 31, 1812
US Congressman. Allen was a state representative before serving as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1797 to 1799. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
East Cemetery, Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Allen (Israel), Mel (Melvin Allen) b. February 14, 1913 d. June 16, 1996
Baseball Hall of Fame Sportscaster. Born Melvin Allen Israel, he was best known as the Voice of the New York Yankees, broadcasting their games during the glory years from 1949 to 1964. In 1937, Allen was invited to join the CBS Radio Network in New York as an announcer, where he was the main spokesman for the network's drama and game shows. He started to broadcast games for both the Yankees and the Giants in 1939 and was coined for his trademark praise, "How about that?". After serving in the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Beth-el Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Alsop, Joseph Wright b. October 10, 1910 d. August 28, 1989
Journalist and syndicated newspaper columnist. He was Harvard educated with a newspaper journalism career spanning thirty-seven years. He obtained a following as a journalist beginning with his reportage of the 1934 Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. During World War Two, he served in the US Navy with the Flying Tigers. Known for being a powerbroker through his varied political connections, as well as his popular column, "Matter Of Fact," which was published in over 200 papers nationwide, he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Dianeღ)
Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Alsop tomb, grave 8
Alsop, Stewart (Stewart Johonnot Oliver) b. May 17, 1914 d. May 26, 1974
Journalist. Became widely acclaimed for his political news reporting and commentary. His career lasted from 1945 to 1974, and he wrote for the "New York Herald Tribune", the "Saturday Evening Post", and "Newsweek".
Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Altomare, Anthony C. 'Tony' b. July 24, 1928 d. February 18, 2003
Professional Wrestler. Known as "The Sicilian" in the WWF(E) for almost 25 years, he and Lou Albano formed the Tag Team of "The Sicilians" in the late 1960s. Together they won the United States Tag Team Title, which became the World tag team Title. He was once a life guard and American Red Cross Swimming Instructor, and served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Division from 1946 to 1948. (Bio by: Miss Hildy)
Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Overlooking the pond, facing away from it.
Ames, Robert b. March 23, 1889 d. November 27, 1931
Actor. He has garnered acclaim for his roles on both stage and screen. Most remembered as 'Jack Merrick' in the "The Trespasser," with Gloria Swanson and Wally Albright. Other film credits include: "...[Read More] (Bio by: MC)
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Anderson, Leroy b. June 29, 1908 d. May 18, 1975
Composer. In his time he was America's most popular creator of light music. His delightful miniature "Sleigh Ride" (1948) is a Yuletide favorite, both in its original version and as a song with lyrics by Mitchell Parrish. Other breezy Anderson items, including "Fiddle-Faddle" (1947), "The Typewriter" (1950), and "The Sandpaper Ballet" (1954), are still staples of the "pops" orchestral repertoire. Anderson was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and studied at the New England...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
North Cemetery (New), Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Anderson, Robert Woodruff b. April 28, 1917 d. February 9, 2009
Playwright, Screenwriter. He is best known for his play "Tea and Sympathy" (1953 to 1955), which was made into a successful film in 1956. Born in New York City, Anderson was educated at Harvard University. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he studied at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School. He began his career as a writer during the early years of television for such programs as "The Philco Television Playhouse", "Goodyear Television Playhouse" and "The United...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Roxbury Center Cemetery, Roxbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Andrews, Charles Bartlett b. November 4, 1834 d. September 12, 1902
Connecticut Governor. A Republican, he served in his state's highest office from 1879 to 1881. During his administration a long-contested boundary dispute between Connecticut and New York was settled. From 1889 until his death, Andrews was Chief Justice of the Connecticut Superior Court. (Bio by: Thomas J Fraser)
East Cemetery, Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Arnold, Samuel b. June 1, 1806 d. May 5, 1869
US Congressman. He devoted most of his life to agricultural pursuits and was president of the Bank of East Haddam, Connecticut. He was a member of the State House of Representatives in 1839, 1842, 1844 and in 1851. In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress, serving until 1859. He declined to be a candidate for re-nomination and resumed work on his plantation until his death. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Arnold Estate, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: family mausoleum
Asakawa, Kanichi b. December 20, 1873 d. August 11, 1948
Historian. He became a graduate of Dartmouth and the Yale Graduate School. As a member of the Yale faculty, he became the first Japanese professor at a major university in the United States. He dedicated himself to serving as a bridge between the United States and Japan to promote amicable relations. Some of his remains are also interred at Konjiki cemetery at his hometown of Nihonmatsu, Fukushima, Japan. (Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett)
Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Ashmun, Jehudi b. April 21, 1794 d. August 25, 1828
Religous Leader, Social Reformer. Agent of the African Colonization Society which promoted the settlement of Blacks at Monrovia, Liberia.
Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Enter throught the main gates and make an immediate left. Sarcophagus is in line with the administra
Athanson, George A. b. 1927 d. January 9, 2000
Hartford Mayor. Served as the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, from 1971 to 1981.
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Atwater, Wilbur Olin b. May 3, 1844 d. September 22, 1907
Scientist. Became a noted agricultural chemist, and founded the first agricultural experimentation stations in the United States. From 1873 to 1907 he headed the Department of Agriculture's experiment stations, and helped to show how human metabolism is linked to the laws of conservation. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Babcock, John Breckinridge b. February 7, 1847 d. April 26, 1909
Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was John Breckenridge. He served as a Brigadier General in the US Volunteers. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Lieutenant in the 5th US Cavalry for action on May 16, 1869 at Spring Creek, Nebraska. His citation reads "While serving with a scouting column this officer's troop was attacked by a vastly superior force of Indians. Advancing to high ground, he dismounted his men, remaining mounted himself to...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Evergreen Cemetery, Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Grave 924
Bacon, Delia Salter b. February 2, 1811 d. September 2, 1859
Author. She became convinced that works attributed to William Shakespeare were actually written by Francis Bacon, Edmund Spenser, and Sir Walter Raleigh, who, for political reasons, credited them to an obscure actor named William Shakespeare. She published "The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakespeare Unfolded" in 1857, but became insane immediately after. Her theories have continued to have continued to have proponents up to the present day.
Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Bacon, Elijah William d. May 6, 1864
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 3, 1863). During the repulse of Pickett's Charge, he captured battleflag of the 16th North Carolina Infantry. He was subsequently killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness, and his CMOH was posthumously awarded to him on December 1, 1864. Pvt. Bacon has...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Maple Cemetery, Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Plot: Section A
Baird, George William b. December 13, 1839 d. November 28, 1906
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Rose from the rank of private to Brigadier General. He was presented the Medal of Honor in 1894 for his actions at Bear Paw Mountain, Montana on September 30, 1877 against Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce. His MOH citation reads, "Most distinguished gallantry in action with Nez Perce Indians." He was at the time a 1st Leutenant with the 5th Infantry. (Bio by: Don Connelly)
Milford Cemetery, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA

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