Survivors

 

Thousands of circus fans attended the afternoon show on July 6, 1944, and many were fortunate enough to survive the blaze. Here are the names and stories of some of the survivors.

 

Name

Age

Hometown

Notes

Adams, Rosaline C.

38

Canton

Attended the circus with her son, Thomas E. Adams, and an unnamed pregnant friend. All survived. Died in 1999.CFM

Adams, Thomas E.

almost 3

Canton

Attended the circus with his mother, Rosaline C. Adams, and an unnamed pregnant friend of his mother. All survived.CFM

Agata, Marce

12

13 Village St, East Hartford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Ahern, Dorothy

-

-

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Alden E. Anderson, Alden E.

60

37 Bonny View Rd, West Hartford

Alden E. Anderson, 37 Bonny View Rd, West Hartford, was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Had been at home since the fire, moved to Hartford Hospital Tuesday, July 12, upon doctor recommendation.THC

Allegretta, Dolores

minor

D137 Charter Oak Terrace, Hartford

Dolores Allegretta, minor, D137 Charter Oak Terrace, Hartford, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Anderson, Mrs. Alice E.

37 Bonny View Rd, West Hartford

 Mrs. Alice E. Anderson, 37 Bonny View Rd, West Hartford, was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Andersen, Cora E.

adult

unknown

Went to the circus with her children Joy and Hans, and their grandmother Hansine Andersen. All of them survived.CFM

Anderson, Donald

13

Columbia

Attended circus with his uncle, Axel Carlson. Both survived.

Mr. Anderson is interviewed in the documentary film Disasters of the Century: When Laughter Turns to Tears.

Andersen, Hans

5

unknown

Went to the circus with his sister Joy, mother Cora, and grandmother Hansine. All of them survived.CFM

Andersen, Hansine

adult

unknown

Went to the circus with her grandchildren Joy and Hans Andersen, and their mother Cora. All of them survived.CFM

Andersen, Joy

6

unknown

aka Joy (Andersen) Petersen.

Went to the circus with her brother Hans, mother Cora, and grandmother Hansine. All of them survived.CFM

Andrews, Jean

13

Windsor Ave, Wilson

Jean Andrews, daughter of Mrs. Helen W. Andrews, had been reported missing, found to have escaped unscathed.THC

Attended circus with friends Maxine Huntington and Constance Carlton, who also survived the fire. The girls were seated high on the bleachers when the fire broke out, and all prepared to jump except Maxine, who froze. Constance delivered a hard slap to the face of Maxine, and they all jumped to safety.

Avery, Mae

adult

Hartford

Attended circus with her daughter Sandra Avery, niece Janet Moore, and mother Martha Moore. All would survive except Martha.

Avery, Sandra

5

Hartford

Attended circus with her mother Mae Avery, cousin Janet Moore, and grandmother Martha Moore. All would survive except Martha.

Bailardo, Michael

6 1/2

166 Preston St., Hartford

Attended the circus with family friend Isabel Montana and an unknown friend of Isabel's. Michael's father was a fireman who helped fight the circus fire.

Balanger, May L.

13

71 Sigourney St, Hartford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44.THC

Balzer, Helmuth C.

-

Meriden

Helmuth C. Balzer, of Meriden, was awarded $8,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Barnard, Mrs. Mary

28

128 Jerome Ave, Hartford

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns on arms, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Mary M. Barnard, 128 Jerome Ave, Bloomfield, was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Barnes, Mrs. Raymond

-

Canton

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC

Barrows, Dolores

13

East Hartford

aka Dolores Barrows Arsenault. Mistakenly identified as a victim by a neighbor. Went to circus with little brother Jimmy and friend Maureen Moriarty. All survived.CFM

Barrows, Jimmy

child

East Hartford

Went to circus with sister Dolores Barrows and her friend Maureen Moriarty. All survived.CFM

Barsky, Theodore

-

44 Barker St, Hartford

Theodore Barsky of Hartford was awarded $4,250 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bartolone, Rocco

36

Campfield Ave, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Rocco Bartolone, 152 Campfield Ave , Hartford , was awarded $1,600 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bengtson, Brenske

9

unknown

aka Barbara (Bengtson) Brenske. Went to the circus with her father, both survived.CFM

Bengtson, Mr.

adult

unknown

Went to the circus with his daughter, Barbara Bengston, and both survived.CFM

Berkowitz, Fannie (Nirenstein)

adult

22 Seyms St, Hartford

Mrs. Berkowitz attended the circus with her daughter Roslyn Berkowitz and nephew Kenneth Nirenstein. All survived, but Fannie was severely burned and hospitalized for several months.

Fannie Berkowitz, 22 Seyms St, Hartford, was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Mrs. Berkowitz's daughter Rosyln wrote an essay about their experience at the fire, which can be read here.

Berkowitz, Roslyn

8

Roslyn attended the circus with her mother Fannie Berkowitz and cousin Kenneth Nirenstein. All survived, and Roslyn was traumatized but uninjured.

Rosyln wrote an essay title in 1959 about her experience at the fire, which can be read here.

Berman, Mrs. Esther

334 Lyme St, Hartford

Mrs. Esther Berman, 334 Lyme St, Hartford, was awarded $4,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bernard, Mrs. Mary

28

138 Jerome Ave, Bloomfield

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Berry, Mrs. Alyce F.

-

8 Canal St, Plainville

Awarded $9,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Berry, Dianne A.

minor

8 Canal St, Plainville

Awarded $750 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Berry, Judith E.

minor

8 Canal St, Plainville

Awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bertowitz, Mrs. A.

35

Seyms St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Berube, Esther

38

36 THC

23 Church St, Plainville THC

Attended circus with daughter Anne Berube and the Murphy family: Walter, Hortense, Charles and Patricia. Only Esther and Patricia would survive. Esther suffered a broken ankle.PC

Attended the circus with her daughter, Ann L. Berube, who died from her injuries.

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with fractures of legs, Friday night, 7/7/44.THC

Mrs. Berube is being treated for burns at Municipal Hospital. TBP

Mrs. Esther Berube, 23 Church St, Plainville, was awarded $16,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bissell, Mrs. Charles

47

11 East High St, East Hampton

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Mrs. Charlotte S. Bissell, East Hampton, was awarded $2,800 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bissell, George

adult

11 East High St, East Hampton

Mr. Bissell attended the circus with his wife, and when the fire broke out they became separated. Both would survive.

Bissell, Mrs. George L.

adult

11 East High St, East Hampton

Mrs. Bissell was the only East Hampton resident to be injured in the fire. She was burned on both arms, and her right ankle was scratched and bruised when she made her escape from the blazing inferno.

Attended the circus with her husband, and when the fire broke out they became separated. Both survived. Mrs. Bissell was treated at Municpal Hospital after the fire, and discharged later that night.

Blanks, Everett

13

-

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Boardman, Dorothy

6

159 Zion St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, Friday night, 7/7/44, satisfactory condition.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Dorothy Boardman, 159 Zion St, Hartford, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Boardman, Catharine B.

34

159 Zion St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, Friday night, 7/7/44, satisfactory condition. THC

Kathyrn Boardman on the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Catherine B. Boardman, 159 Zion St, Hartford, was awarded $4,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bogue, Mrs. Frances

46 Charlotte St, Hartford

Mrs. Frances Bogue, 46 Charlotte St, Hartford, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bory, Mrs. Molly

561 Park St, Hartford

Mrs. Molly Bory, 561 Park St, Hartford, was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bowman, Mrs.

adult

West Hartford, CT

Went to the circus with a group of children from Children's Village in West Hartford. All survived.CFR

Boyer, Albert

6 (or 7)

131 (or 137) George St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, Friday night, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Albert J. Boyer, minor, 23 Chapin Ave, Rocky Hill, was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Boyer, Mrs. Celina

23 Chapin Ave, Rocky Hill

Mrs. Celina Boyer, 23 Chapin Ave, Rocky Hill, was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Boyer, Elmer J.

23 Chapin Ave, Rocky Hill

Elmer J. Boyer, 23 Chapin Ave, Rocky Hill, was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bradley (?), Dolly

adult

Bridgeport (?)

Attended the circus with her son (unknown name) and friends Dr. Lawrence and Gladys Mucci and their son Larry. Dr. Mucci calmly guided the group to the opposite end of the tent to a clear exit.

Bradley, girl

 

child

Simsbury

Went to the circus with her sister Helen and their parents Frank and Helen Bradley. The parents died, while both girls survived with physical and emotional scars.CFM

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bradley attended the circus with their two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley died when reentering the burning tent to search for their daughters. Both daughters survived. FBM

Mr. Bradley was a Simsbury firefighter, and the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company hosts a memorial website for him, including information about his wife and daughters.

Bradley, Helen

13

Simsbury

aka Helen Bradley Wright. Went to the circus with her sister and their parents Frank and Helen Bradley. The parents died, while both girls survived with physical and emotional scars.CFM

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bradley attended the circus with their two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley died when reentering the burning tent to search for their daughters. Both daughters survived. FBM

Mr. Bradley was a Simsbury firefighter, and the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company hosts a memorial website for him, including information about his wife and daughters.

Bradley, Irene

18

Fairview St, Simsbury

Probably the sister of Helen Bradley / daughter of victims Frank and Helen Bradley.

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Bradley, Irene

15

Syracuse St, Simsbury

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, Friday night, 7/7/44, fair condition. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Bradley (?), unknown

child

Bridgeport (?)

 

Attended the circus with his mother Dolly and friends Dr. Lawrence and Gladys Mucci and their son Larry. Dr. Mucci calmly guided the group to the opposite end of the tent to a clear exit.

Brahen, Harry

12

71 Brandfield St, Hartford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Brannon (or Branon), David

4

25 River Road, WethersfieldTHC

(or Main St, Wethersfield)

David Branon, age 3, admitted to Hartford Hospital with injuries. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, Friday night, 7/7/44, satisfactory condition. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Brannon (or Branon), Gladys

33

25 River Road, WethersfieldTHC

(or Main St, Wethersfield)

Mrs. A.W. Branon, admitted to Hartford Hospital with injuries. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, Friday night, 7/7/44, satisfactory condition. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Bremande, Christine Anne

Hartford

Christine Anne Bremande, Hartford, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bremande, Gloria

Hartford

Gloria Bremande, Hartford, was awarded $150 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Brighenti, Clara

65

63 Park St or 63 Clark St, New Britain

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns, Friday night, 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Mrs. Clara Brighenti, 163 Clark St, Hartford, was awarded $2,200 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bristol, Mrs. Ethel J.

Eagleville, Mansfield

Mrs. Ethel J. Bristol, Eagleville, Mansfield, was awarded $3,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Bristol, Warren J.

Eagleville, Mansfield

Warren J. Bristol, Eagleville, Mansfield, was awarded $1,900 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Brodsky, Henry

7

Martin St, Hartford

Went to circus with his sister Phyllis, but were denied entrance due to not having the proper tickets.CFR

Brodsky, Phyllis

15

Martin St, Hartford

aka Phyllis (Brodsky) Germain. Went to circus with her little brother Henry, but were denied entrance due to not having the proper tickets.CFR

Brooke, Clinton Dennison

4

Middle Haddam

Attended the circus with his mother, Mary Clinton Spencer Brooke, and an unnamed neighbor's child. All would survive.

Brooke, Mary Clinton Spencer

about 32

Middle Haddam

Attended the circus with her son, Clinton Dennison Brooke, and an unnamed neighbor's child. All would survive.

Brookman, Edward

37 Loomis Ave, Windsor

Edward Brookman, 37 Loomis Ave, Windsor, minor, was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Brookman, Mrs. Grace

37 Loomis Ave, Windsor

Mrs. Grace Brookman, 37 Loomis Ave, Windsor, was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Brown, Anna Reducker

42

62 Glastonbury Ave, Rocky Hill

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Anne Reducker Brown fractured a leg at the scene of the fire and is confined to Hartford Hospital. THC

Mrs. Anna R. Brown, 62 Glastonbury Ave, Rocky Hill, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Brown, Joseph A.

14

Ashford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Bryant, Frederick

5 1/2

379 Hillside Ave, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Buccheri, Genevieve

-

Hartford

Genevieve Buccheri, Hartford, was awarded $850 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Budrick, Lawrence

14

Hills St., East Hartford

Lawrence's mother Mrs. Edith Budrick, sister Miss Edith Budrick, and brother Joseph Budrick all died in the fire. Lawrence attended the fire with another group and survived.

Burgher, Dorothy Hilton

176 Warrenton Ave, Hartford

Dorothy Hilton Burgher, 176 Warrenton Ave, Hartford, was awarded $3,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Burke, Diane

6

Rockville, CT

Diane (Burke) Wood, attended circus with her mother Helen Burke, and her mother's friend and her two boys. All would survive.

Read Diane's story here: Original Link * Backup Link

Burke, Helen

adult

Rockville, CT

Attended the circus with her daughter, Diane, and with a friend and her two boys. All would survive.

Read Helen's daughter Diane's story here:

Original Link * Backup Link

Burke, John

adult

 

Rocky Hill

Went to circus with son Ron Burke, both survived. John's sister attended also attended the circus, with another group, and was killed. Died in 1984.CFM

Burke, Ronnie

5

Rocky Hill

Went to circus with father John Burke, both survived. Ronnie's mother stayed home with Ronnie's sister, who turned 1 on the day of the fire.CFM

Burns, Mr.

adult

unknown

Went to the circus with his daughter and son, Timothy M. Burns. All survived.CFM

Burns, Ray

10

Hartford

Went to circus with friends Bill and Jerry Clifford, Mike Holmes, and Joseph Smith. All of the boys survived with no injuries.CFR

Burns, Timothy M.

7

unknown

Went to the circus with his sister and their father. All of them survived.CFM

Burns, unknown girl

4

unknown

Went to the circus with her brother, Timothy M. Burns, and their father. All survived.CFM

Bushnell, Elizabeth

adult

Attended the circus with Charles, Cora, Elizabeth, Mary and Nellie Wallace, and Ralph, Frank and James Bushnell. All nine in the party survived.

Bushnell, Frank

child

Attended the circus with Charles, Cora, Elizabeth, Mary and Nellie Wallace, and Elizabeth, Ralph and James Bushnell. All nine in the party survived.

Bushnell, James

child

Attended the circus with Charles, Cora, Elizabeth, Mary and Nellie Wallace, and Elizabeth, Ralph, and Frank Bushnell. All nine in the party survived.

Married Mary Wallace 17 years after the fire.

Bushnell, Mary

-

Saybrook

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Bushnell, Ralph W.

child

Attended the circus with Charles, Cora, Elizabeth, Mary and Nellie Wallace, and Elizabeth, Frank and James Bushnell. All nine in the party survived.

Cables, Charles L. "Charlie"

14

South end of Hartford

Went to the circus with his brother, Donald A. Cables. Both boys survived. Charles died in 1969.CFM

Cables, Donald A.

7

South end of Hartford

Went to the circus with his brother, Charles L. Cables. Both boys survived.CFM

Calcagni, Joseph

16 Farmington Rd, Avon

Joseph Calcagni, 16 Farmington Rd, Avon, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Caldwell, Janet

child

Hartford

Went to circus with several family members. Caldwell may be married name.CFM

Callahan, Mary

8

Westland St, Hartford

aka Mary (Callahan) Tierney. Went to circus with neighbor "Jean", both survived.

Carlson, Axel

adult

New Britain

Attended circus with his nephew, Donald Anderson. Both survived.

Carter, Nancy

6

unknown

aka Nancy (Carter) Heaton. Went to the circus in a party of 3 adults and 3 children, and all survived. Some were slightly burned.CFM

Carlton, Constance

16

Wilson

Attended circus with friends Maxine Huntington and Jean Andrews, who also survived the fire. The girls were seated high on the bleachers when the fire broke out, and all prepared to jump except Maxine, who froze. Constance delivered a hard slap to the face of Maxine, and they all jumped to safety.

Carnell, Arthur

61

Simsbury

Went to the circus with wife Millie, son Dave and daughter-in-law Helen Carnell. All survived.

Carnell, Dave

23

Manchester, NH

Went to the circus with wife Helen, and parents Arthur and Millie Carnell. All survived.

Carnell, Helen

24

Manchester, NH

Went to the circus with husband Dave, and Dave's parents Arthur and Millie Carnell. All survived.

Carnell, Millie

58

Simsbury

Went to the circus with husband Arthur, son Dave and daughter-in-law Helen Carnell. All survived.

Carrier, Mrs. Jeanne A.

-

11 Greenwood St, Hartford

Mrs. Jeanne A. Carrier, 11 Greenwood St, Hartford, was awarded $1,125 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Carter, Barry

minor

330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio

Barry Carter, minor, 330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Carter, Mrs. Norma

330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio

Mrs. Norma Carter, 330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Carter, William R.

330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio

William R. Carter, 330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded $900 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Carter, Jr., William R.

330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio

William R. Carter, Jr., 330 Milton St, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Carvozza, Ida

-

447 North Terrace Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Case, Ralph D., Jr.

-

East Hartford

Ralph D. Case, Jr., of East Hartford, was awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Another report from THC lists hometown as Hartford

Champa, Mrs. Rose

38

75 John St, Hartford

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with rib injury, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Rose Champa, Hartford, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Chase, Gladys

50 or 53

236 Sigourney St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44, satisfactory condition.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Miss Gladys Chase, 236 Sigourney St, Hartford, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cheney, Mrs. Edith L.

230 Porter St, Manchester

Mrs. Edith L. Cheney, 230 Porter St, Manchester, was awarded $4,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cheney, Howard

230 Porter St, Manchester

Howard Cheney, 230 Porter St, Manchester, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cheney, Paul

60's

unknown

Mr. Cheney attended the circus with Fred Z. Johnson. Both men survived.CFR

Clark, W.D.

adult

Farmington

Head of a West Hartford real estate and insurance firm, observed a circus employee turn back hundreds from an escape exit.THC

Clark, William M. Jr.

15

Windsor

Went to Hartford to go to a movie, went to the circus instead.

Clifford, Bill

13

Hartford

Went to circus with brother Jerry, and friends Joseph Smith, Mike Holmes and Ray Burns. All of the boys survived with no injuries.CFR

Clifford, Jerry

11

Hartford

Went to circus with brother Bill, and friends Joseph Smith, Mike Holmes and Ray Burns. All of the boys survived with no injuries.CFR

Clough, Barbara D.

7

North Quaker Lane, West Hartford

Went to the circus with her grandmother, Annie Wilson Dunnell. Both survived. (not sure if Clough is married or maiden name).CFM

Cofiell, Mrs. Margaret

-

Glastonbury

Lost her pocketbook, which was found near a dead woman giving rise to a report that Mrs. Cofiell had been killed.THC

Cohen, Murray H.

14

-

Mentioned on a memorial brick.

Coll, Mrs. Claire

38 White St, Hartford

Mrs. Claire Coll, 38 White St, Hartford, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Coll, Joyce

minor

38 White St, Hartford

Joyce Coll, minor, 38 White St, Hartford, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Collins, Joan Elizabeth

minor

810 Farmington Ave, West Hartford

Joan Elizabeth Collins of West Hartford was awarded $35,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Comp, Charles

adult

26 Francis St, East Hartford

Attended the circus with his wife and son, Jonathan. Mr. Comp rushed his son to safety, then returned for his wife who had already been burned, but was able to escape without serious injury.THC

Comp, Mrs. Charles

adult

26 Francis St, East Hartford

Taken to East Hartford Hospital with her whole back burned, not on the danger list. Attended the circus with her husband Charles and son Jonathan. Mrs. Comp was the only one injured, and was taken to Municipal Hospital before being removed to East Hartford Hospital.THC

Comp, Jonathan

5

26 Francis St, East Hartford

Attended the circus with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Comp. Mr. Comp rushed his son to safety, then returned for his wife who had already been burned, but was able to escape without serious injury.THC

Conlin, John P.

-

Hartford

John P. Conlin, Hartford, was awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Conlon, Benny

7

Flora St, Elmwood

Climbed to safety over the lion's cages, "That's the closest I ever got to a lion's cage."THC

Conlon, Sr., John W.

51 Vine Hill Rd, Elmwood

John W. Conlon, Sr., 51 Vine Hill Rd, Elmwood, was awarded $2,442.77 by the arbitration board for expenses.THC

Conlon, Mrs. John

27

51 or 54 Vine Hill Road, Elmwood

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Geraldine Conlon, 54 Vine Hill Road, Elmwood, was awarded $19,165.88 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Conlon, John Jr.

5

49 or 51 Vine Hill Rd, Elmwood

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Critical List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/1944.THC

John W. Conlon, Jr., minor, 51 Vine Hill Rd , Elmwood, was awarded $20,691.35 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Conlon, Jr., Louis F.

78 Mayflower St, Elmwood

Louis F. Conlon, Jr., 78 Mayflower St, Elmwood, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for expenses.THC

Conlon, Thomas

minor

78 Mayflower St, Elmwood

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Probably attended the circus with victim Evelyn Conlon of same home address.

Thomas Francis Conlon, minor, 78 Mayflower St, Elmwood, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Connor, Joseph P.

1965 Park St, Hartford

Joseph P. Connor, 1965 Park St, Hartford, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Connors, Mrs. Genevieve

39

51 Boothbay St, Hartford

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Mrs. Genevieve H. Connors, 51 Boothbay St , Hartford , was awarded $17,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Connors, Marie Ann

5 1/2 THC

51 Boothbay StTHC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital as Marie Anne Connors, 7/7/44.THC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with fractured arms, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Marie Ann Connors, minor, 51 Boothbay St , Hartford , was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Mary Anna Connors still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Photograph in The Hartford Times shows Marie in a hospital bed, with bandages on her legs and left arm, being served ice cream by a nurse at St. Francis Hospital.

Cook, Barbara

11

Storrs

Attended the circus with siblings John and Wendell Jr., and their mother Frances Cook. All survived. CFM

The fire started directly behind the Cook's and spread over the top of the tent while they raced to escape.

Cook, Donald

9

Southampton, MA

Went to the circus with mother Mildred Cook and siblings Eleanor and Edward Cook. Both of Donald's siblings would die in the fire; Donald and his mother survived.TCF

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Cook, Frances

 

adult

Storrs

Attended the circus with her children Barbara, Wendell Jr., and John Cook. All survived. Mrs. Cook died on July 6, 1999, on the 55th anniversary of the fire. Her husband was serving in France at the time of the fire.CFM

The fire started directly behind the Cook's and spread over the top of the tent while they raced to escape.

Cook, John

9

Storrs

Attended the circus with siblings Barbara and Wendell Jr., and their mother Frances Cook. All survived.CFM

The fire started directly behind the Cook's and spread over the top of the tent while they raced to escape.

Cook, Mrs. Mildred

38 THC

Southampton, MA

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at Hartford Hospital, Monday, July 11.THC

Staying at 4 Marshall St, Hartford, at time of fire.THC

Went to the circus with her children Donald, Eleanor and Edward Cook. Mildred and son Donald survived, Eleanor and Edward did not. TCF

Mrs. Mildred P. Cook, 4 Marshall St , Hartford , was awarded $30,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cook, Wendell Jr.

12

Storrs

Attended the circus with siblings Barbara and John, and their mother Frances Cook. All survived.CFM

The fire started directly behind the Cook's and spread over the top of the tent while they raced to escape. Wendell dropped his glasses during the escape but was lucky enough to recover them.

Cooney, Mrs

-

41 Arnold St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Mrs. Mary F. Cooney, 41 Arnold St, Hartford, was awarded $21,100 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cooney, Monica

26THC

30

62 Oak St, Windsor LocksTHC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Miss Monica Anne Cooney, 62 Oak St, Windsor, was awarded $15,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cormier, Mr.

adult

unknown

Mr. and Mrs. Cormier went to the circus with their 3 daughters and a friend of their daughters'. All survived. Mr. Cormier suffered minor burns to his neck.CFR

Cormier, Mrs.

adult

unknown

Mr. and Mrs. Cormier went to the circus with their 3 daughters and a friend of their daughters'. All survived. Mr. Cormier suffered minor burns to his neck.CFR

Cormier, Pauline

7

unknown

aka Pauline (Cormier) Jones.

Went to the circus with her parents, two sisters, and one of her older sister's friends. All survived.CFR

Cormier, unknown girl #1

10

unknown

Went to the circus with her parents, two sisters, and a friend. All survived.CFR

Cormier, unknown girl #2

3

unknown

Name is either Loraine or Joan. Went to the circus with her parents, two sisters, and a friend. All survived.CFR

Cosgrove, Thomas

11

24 Linnbrook Rd, West Hartford

 On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Thomas B. Cosgrove, Hartford, was awarded $600 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Costello, Emily S.

51 Hollenbeck , Ave, Great Barrington, Mass

Emily S. Costello, 51 Hollenbeck Ave, Great Barrington, Mass, was awarded $8,700 (amended) by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cote, Maria

52

318 High St, Orange, NJ

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Maria Cote, 318 High St, Orange , NJ, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cote, Mary

-

278 Park Terrace, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Cronin, Claire L.

 minor

51 Dover Rd , Manchester

Claire L. Cronin, minor, 51 Dover Rd, Manchester, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cronin, Henry L.

51 Dover Rd, Manchester

Henry L. Cronin, 51 Dover Rd, Manchester, was awarded $1,250 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Croxton, Alma

Osgood, Indiana

Alma Croxton, Osgood, Indiana, was awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Cummings, Audrey

adult

Hillstown community

Went to the circus with her husband and two sons, all survived. Mrs. Cummings suffered a slight burn on her shoulder.CFR

Cummings, Guy

12

Hillstown community

Went to the circus with his parents and brother, all survived. The top of Guy's hair was singed.CFR

Cummings, Horace

adult

Hillstown community

Went to the circus with his wife and two sons, all survived.CFR

Cummings, Jeffrey

4

Hillstown community

Went to the circus with his parents and brother, all survived.CFR

Czertak, John J.

35 Ingraham Place, Bristol

John J. Czertak, 35 Ingraham Place, Bristol, was awarded $3,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Czertak, Mrs. John J.

29 THC

35 Ingraham Place, BristolTHC

Mrs. Czertak and her son Jackie were burned and are both patients at St. Francis Hospital.

Eugenia Czentak was badly burned and in serious condition at St. Francis Hospital, early Friday 7/7/44.THC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with serious burns, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

On the Critical List at St. Francis Hospital, 7/10/1944.

Mrs. Eugenie Czertak still remained on the critical listat St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Mrs. Eugenia G. Czertak, 35 Ingraham Place , Bristol , was awarded $46,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Czertak, Jackie

6 THC

35 Ingraham Place, BristolTHC

Jackie and his mother, Mrs. John J. Czertak, were burned and are both patients at St. Francis Hospital.

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with arms and face injury, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Dakin, Mrs. Rose

adult

43 Poquonock Ave, Windsor

Mrs. Rose Dakin of Windsor was awarded $1,220 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Darico, Beverly

7

 

Vernon/Rockville area

aka Beverly (Darico) Addis. Went to circus with her mother Mary Darico, aunt Clara Lutton, and two Kabrick boys. All would survive. Beverly was celebrating her 8th birthday which would be on July 8th.CFR

Darico, Mary

adult

Vernon/Rockville area

Went to the circus with her sister Clara Lutton, daughter Beverly Darico, and two Kabrick boys. All survived. CFR

Davis, Lorraine

 minor

1 York St , Hartford

Lorraine Davis, minor, 21 York St , Hartford, was awarded $750 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Davis, Mrs. Margaret M.

19 Townley St, Hartford

Mrs. Margaret M. Davis, 19 Townley St, Hartford, was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Dawson, Danny

child

Named in O'Nan's The Circus Fire book.TCF

Day, Weston

Westminster Road, Bristol

Attended circus with his two children, all got out safely.

Deblois, Bernice M.

-

59 Milk St , Willimantic

Bernice M. Deblois, 59 Milk St , Willimantic, was awarded $20,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Deckey, Billy

2

Bardwell Road, East Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

DeKow, Mrs. Alma

Terryville

Attended circus with 9 members of her family - none injured or killed.

DeMichele, Patrick

3

Attended the circus with brothers Thomas DeMichele and Victor DeMichele, and aunt Ruth Morrell. All got out safely through a slit in the tent side that someone made with his pocket knife.

DeMichele, Thomas

6

Attended the circus with brothers Patrick DeMichele and Victor DeMichele, and aunt Ruth Morrell. All got out safely through a slit in the tent side that someone made with his pocket knife.

DeMichele, Victor

7

Attended the circus with brothers Thomas DeMichele and Patrick DeMichele, and aunt Ruth Morrell. All got out safely through a slit in the tent side that someone made with his pocket knife.

Denberry, Anna

about 40

Market St, New Britain

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Derby, Ethel

adult

19 Boswell Road, West Hartford

Attended circus with son William F. Derby, Jr., daughter Carolyn Derby, and neighbors Loretta Dillus and her mother Maby. (Maby is probably Anna Albina Dillus who perished in the fire with her daughter Loretta.)

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC

Mrs. Ethel Derby, 19 Boswell St , Hartford , was awarded $32,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Ethel Derby is shown here standing in front of the light post in this 1942 photo, with daughter Carolyn Derby in front of her. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Donald Derby)

Derby, Willam F. Jr.

child

19 Boswell Road, West Hartford

Attended circus with mother Ethel Derby, sister Carolyn Derby, and neighbors Loretta Dillus and her mother Maby. (Maby is probably Anna Albina Dillus who perished in the fire with her daughter Loretta.)

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC

William F. Derby, Jr., minor, 19 Boswell St , Hartford , was awarded $37,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

DesRosiers, Mrs. Amelia

38

1164 Broad St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Mrs. Amelia M. Desrosiers, 1164 Broad St , Hartford , was awarded $11,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

DesRosiers, Arthur, Jr.

9

Broad St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

DesRosiers, Arthur

35

1164 Broad St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

DesRosiers, Charlene

7

1164 Broad St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Charlene Desrosiers, minor, 1164 Broad St , Hartford , was awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

DeWaine, Mrs. Mary

21 York St, Hartford

Mrs. Mary DeWaine, 21 York St, Hartford, was awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

DiBella, Antoinette

-

25 Shultas Place, Hartford

Attended the cricus with Katherine Horan, and sat in the center of the bleachers, little more than halfway up on the right side as they entered through the main entrance. Miss DiBella saw fire near the top of the sidewall, not far from the top, about three feet wide. She walked out through the main entrance before there was any disorder.WS

Dietz, Mrs. Mathilda A.

-

104 Brookline Ave, Holyoke, MA

Mrs. Louis Dietz on the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Mrs. Mathilda A. Dietz, 104 Brookline Ave, Holyoke, Mass., was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Dietz, Louis

-

104 Brookline Ave, Holyoke, MA

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Louis W. Dietz, 104 Brookline Ave, Holyoke Mass., was awarded $4,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Dietz, Mathilda

20

37 Jefferson St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44, satisfactory condition. THC

Mathilda Dietz, 37 Jefferson St , Hartford , was awarded $3,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Dietz, Mrs. Mathilda

56

104 Brookline Ave, Holyoke, MA

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Dineen, Marion

14THC

73 Martin St, HartfordTHC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC

Went to circus with brother Billy,a cousin and an uncle. When they noticed the fire, they waited a minute for it to be put out. When someone yelled "fire", Marion grabbed Billy and her uncle took her cousin. Marion lost hold of Billy as she was climbing over the animal chutes, and ran toward the door seconds before the tent collapsed. Billy was killed.THC

Shared a room at Municpal Hospital with Shirley Snelgrove.THC

Went to circus with brother William, and two Kelliher girls. William died, the others survived.CFM

Marian Margaret Dineen, minor, 72 Martin St , Hartford , was awarded $20,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Domurat, Mrs. Josephine

116 Shuttle Meadow Ave, New Britain

Mrs. Josephine Domurat, 116 Shuttle Meadow Ave, New Britain, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Donohue, Mrs. Walter

-

1478 Broad St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Dow, Everett

adult

Mr. Dow, a Hartford Courant reporter, was in the audience when the fire started. (RDH 7-7-44)

Downing, Mrs. Fern N.

36 Capitol Ave, Hartford

Mrs. Fern N. Downing, 36 Capitol Ave, Hartford, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration bord for injuries received in the fire.THC

 

Doyle, Judith

10

East Road, Bristol

Attended circus with her brother Joe Thompson and her mother Mrs. Anna Doyle Thompson and her husband. Judith was slightly burned and was able to return home after treatment.

Judith was born in 1934, died in 2007. Married name was Judith Budney.

Judith Doyle, minor, Matthew St, Bristol, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Dunn, Betsy

3

Hartford

Attended the circus with her mother Rose Dunn and brother Herbert Dunn. All three survived with numerous scratches and burns.

Went to the circus with her mother, and her mother's friend and her daughter Elinor Lynn. All of them made it out alive. CFM

Dunn, Herbert

5

Hartford

Attended the circus with his mother Rose Dunn and sister Betsy Dunn. All three survived with numerous scratches and burns.

Dunn, Mrs. Rose

adult

Hartford

Attended the circus with her daughter Betsy Dunn and son Herbert Dunn. All three survived with numerous scratches and burns.

Went to the circus with her daughter (Betsy Dunn), and her friend and her friend's daughter Elinor Lynn. All of them made it out alive.CFM

Dunnell, Annie Wilson

73

unknown

Went to the circus with her granddaughter, Barbara D. Clough. Both survived.CFM

Ecclaston, Clifford

-

Glastonbury

Received minor burns.THC

Edwards, Barbara

16

30 Colonial St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Edwards, Donald

-

30 Colonial St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Edson, Patricia

-

74 Plymouth Lane, Manchester

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Probably went to the circus with victim Ellen Edson, of same home address.

Einbinder, Esther

55 THC

20 Saxon Rd, Wethersfield THC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with ankle injury, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Mrs. Esther Einbinder, 20 Saxon Rd, Wethersfield, was awarded $1,200 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Ellsworth, Beryl

16

Broad Brook

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Miss Beryl Ellsworth, Thrall Rd , Broad Brook, was awarded $350 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Elovitz, David M.

12

Went to circus with neighbor Ruby Schaller and his older son Earl and younger son.

Epps, Maybelle

28

13 Bellevue Square, Hartford

Mrs Mabel Epps attended the circus with her sons William and Richard, Mrs. Patrica Smith and her son Luther Jr., and Maurice Goff and her daughter Muriel. Muriel and Maurice would perish in the fire, the others in the party would survive. Mrs. Epps was pregnant at the time of the fire, and was helped to safety by Mrs. Patrica Smith.AA

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with fractured pelvis, Friday night, 7/7/44.THC

Epps, Richard

3

Belleview Square, Hartford

Attended the circus with his mother, Mrs. Mabel Epps, brother William, Mrs. Patrica Smith and her son Luther Jr., and Maurice Goff and her daughter Muriel. Muriel and Maurice would perish in the fire, the others in the party would survive. AA

Epps, William

9

Belleview Square, Hartford

Attended the circus with his mother, Mrs. Mabel Epps, brother Richard, Mrs. Patrica Smith and her son Luther Jr., and Maurice Goff and her daughter Muriel. Muriel and Maurice would perish in the fire, the others in the party would survive. AA

Eustice, Mrs. James

?

Terryville

Attended the circus with Marion LeVasseur and her son Gerald and Mrs. M. E. Linxwiler and her daughter Mary Ann. Mrs. Eustice, who was burned about the hands, was pushed up on top of a lion's cage by policemen and was then dropped to the ground by a thrid policeman standing on the cage.

Femia, Betty A.

minor

116 Crown St, Meriden

Awarded $3,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Ferraris, Mrs. G.

-

Glastonbury

Received a sprained ankle, recovering at home.THC

Fitch, Mrs. Minnie

 Proctorville, Vermont

Mrs. Minnie Fitch, Proctorville, Vermont, was awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Fitzgerald, David Allen

minor

381 Hillside Ave, Hartford

David's mother Marian Fitzgerald was also injured in the fire, and his brother James W. Fitzgerald 2nd was fatally injured.

David Allen Fitzgerald, minor, 381 Hillside Ave, Hartford, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Fitzgerald, James W.

381 Hillside Ave, Hartford

James W. Fitzgerald, 381 Hillside Ave, Hartford, was awarded $816.46 by the arbitration board for expenses.THC

Did James W. Fitzgerald (husband of Marian, father of James 2nd and David) attend the circus or was this award for expenses related to his family members?

Fitzgerald, Mrs. J. W.

Fitzgerald, Mrs. Marian Stenberg

39THC

381 Hillside Ave, HartfordTHC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC

Mrs. Marian Stenberg Fitzgerald, critical condition at the hospital 7/11/44, mother of victim James Walter Fitzgerald 2nd and survivor David A. Fitzgerald. THC

Mrs. Marion S. Fitzgerald, 381 Hillside Ave, Hartford, was awarded $33,183.54 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire. THC

Flanders, Ermo

18

Belfast, ME

Ermo Flander was listed on the State War Council's list of "reliably reported missing" on 7/11/44.THC

Had been listed as missing, reported as found on 7/10/1944. TBP

Ford, James

313 Village St, Hartford

James Ford, 313 Village St, Hartford, was awarded $1,250 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Forsten, Richard

minor

Lowell, Mass

Richard Forsten, minor, Lowell, Mass, was awarded $3,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Fortier, Ann

-

298 Naubuc Ave, Glastonbury

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Franz, Richard

41

Jordan Lane, Wethersfield

Mr. Franz attended the circus with his wife, Theresa (Viering) Franz and son Richard Franz. They all survived.

Mr. and Mrs. Franz would later identify the bodies of Paul and Millie Viering.

Franz, Richard

6

Jordan Lane, Wethersfield

Richard attended the circus with his father, Richard Franz, and his mother, Theresa (Viering) Franz. They all survived. Richard and his mother sat briefly with the Viering's in the reserved section, but moved to general seating before the fire started.

Franz, Theresa (Viering)

35

Jordan Lane, Wethersfield

Mrs. Franz attended the circus with her husband, Richard Franz and son Richard Franz. They all survived. Mrs. Franz and her son sat briefly with the Viering's in the reserved section, but moved to general seating before the fire started.

Mr. and Mrs. Franz would later identify the bodies of Paul and Millie Viering.

Frazier, Wesley

17

Providence, RI

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. (circus employee) THC

Frey, Mrs. Charles J.

adult

46 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

Attended the circus with her son Lee Frey, both survived.

Frey, Lee

6

46 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester

Attended the circus with his mother Mrs. Charles J. Frey, both survived.

Frost, Mrs. Charles

63

Station 37, South Windsor

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Frost, Isla

62

South Windsor

On the Critical List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Isla Frost, South Windsor, was awarded $8,800 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Fryer, Karen

7

63 White St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Fryer, Katherine

36

63 White St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Fryer, Michael

3

63 White St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Fulco, Dominic

11

Pleasant St., Hartford

Dominic and his younger brother were dropped off at the circus by their father. The boys sat in the bleachers. across from where the fire started. They followed an unknown man and his son down the back of the bleachers and under the tent.CFR

Fulco, unknown boy

8

Pleasant St., Hartford

Attended circus with older brother Dominic Fulco.CFR

Gagne, Mrs. Lauretta

109 Lenox St, Manchester

Mrs. Lauretta Gagne, 109 Lenox St , Manchester , was awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gagne, Thomas P.

minor

109 Lenox St, Manchester

Thomas P. Gagne, minor, 109 Lenox St, Manchester, was awarded $400 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gale, Donald S.

145 Cannon Rd, East Hartford

Donald S. Gale, 145 Cannon Rd, East Hartford, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gale, Donald

unknown

Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC

Donald S. Gale, Jr., 12, 143 Cannon Rd, East Hartford , was awarded $75,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire. Donald received severe burns which deformed his fingers. THC

Mr. Gale is interviewed in the documentary film Disasters of the Century: When Laughter Turns to Tears.

Galloway, Harold

331 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield

Harold Galloway, 331 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gaudreau, Frances

-

Simsbury

Still remained at Hartford Hospital, Monday, July 11.THC

Gay, Mrs. Mary

854 Park St, Hartford

Mrs. Mary Gay of Hartford was awarded $1,200 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

George, Howard

Simsbury

Howard George, Simsbury, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Giber, Mrs. Belle

145 Magnolia St, Hartford

Mrs. Belle Giber, 145 Magnolia St, Hartford, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gionfriddo, Paul

minor

 396 Garden St, Hartford

Paul Gionfriddo of Hartford was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gionfriddo, Paul, Sr.

 396 Garden St, Hartford

Paul Gionfriddo, Sr of Hartford was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Goddard, Barbara

14

Cumberland Rd, West Hartford

Barbara attended the circus with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goddard and sister Sally. All would survive by leaping from the top of the grandstand on the South side of the arena, though Sally suffered a back injury.THC

Goddard, Mrs. Paul

adult

Cumberland Rd, West Hartford

Mr. and Mrs. Goddard attended the circus with their daughters, Barbara and Sally. All would survive by leaping from the top of the grandstand on the South side of the arena, though Sally suffered a back injury.THC

Goddard, Paul B.

adult

Cumberland Rd, West Hartford

Mr. and Mrs. Goddard attended the circus with their daughters, Barbara and Sally. All would survive by leaping from the top of the grandstand on the South side of the arena, though Sally suffered a back injury.THC

Goddard, Sally

18 THC

25 Cumberland Rd, West HartfordTHC

Attended the circus with her family, all survived. Sally was hurt when she leaped from the top of the grandstand on the South side to escape the flames. She received treatment for a fractured spine at St. Francis Hospital.THC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with back injury, Friday night 7/7/44. THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Sally Ann Goddard of West Hartford was awarded $15,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Goldberg, Mrs. Virginia

adult

Charter Oak Terrace, Hartford

Mrs. Virginia Goldberg of Hartford was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gondreau, Frances

-

Simsbury

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Gongulis, Mrs. Edward

adult

Rockville

Attended circus with Anna Watchen (died) and Miss Helen Watchen (survived).

Good, Clifton

Hartford

Clifton Good, Hartford, was awarded $200 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Good, Donaldo

Hartford

Donaldo Good, Hartford, was awarded $1,600 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gora, Mrs. Carmen M.

15 Portland St, Middletown

Mrs. Carmen M. Gora, 15 Portland St, Middletown, was awarded $1,250 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gordon, Clarence

-

-

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Goshdiigian, John K.

-

62 Sisson Ave, Hartford

John K. Goshdiigian of Hartford was awarded $3,350 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Goshdigian, Mrs. Violet

-

62 Sisson Ave, Hartford

Mrs. Violet Goshdigian of Hartford was awarded $400 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Graham, Mrs. Emily

62 Summer St, Meriden

Mrs. Emily Graham, 62 Summer St, Meriden, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Grape, Mrs. Blanche W.

adult

22 Morris St, Hartford

Mrs. Blanche W. Grape and Seth Grape, husband and wife, 22 Morris St, Hartford, were awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Grape, Seth

adult

22 Morris St, Hartford

Mrs. Blanche W. Grape and Seth Grape, husband and wife, 22 Morris St, Hartford, were awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Gresh, Michael B.

14

-

Mentioned on a memorial brick.

Griffin, Richard

unknown

unknown

Mentioned on a memorial brick: "Richard Griffin and My Family Circus Survivors"

Griffin, Miss Nellie B.

180 Capen St, Hartford

Attended the circus with her niece, Miss Geraldine Nelms. Escaped with her niece by crawling under the bleachers, praying as she went. After leaving the fair grounds, she went to Municipal Hospital and worked most of the night. AA

Guzzo, Carl Jr.

13

42 Liberty St, Hartford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Halliday, Gertrude

56

10 Sunnyslope Dr, West Hartford

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with fractured leg, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Hamel, Earl

47

719 Garden St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Earl K. Hamel, 719 Garden St, Hartford, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hamel, Jr., Earl K.

719 Garden St, Hartford

Earl K. Hamel, Jr., 719 Garden St, Hartford, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hamel, Mrs. Grace

719 Garden St, Hartford

Mrs. Grace Hamel, 719 Garden St, Hartford, was awarded $3,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hamill, Pervie L.

201 Washington St, Hartford

Pervie L. Hamill, 201 Washington St, Hartford, was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hamilton, Harry

-

Glastonbury

Burned his hands while sliding down a rope.THC

Harmstedt, Betty Lou

child

Rockville

Attended the circus with the Kuhnly family; two Kuhnly family members would die while the rest of the group survived. Betty Lou was picked up and carried to safety by the father of Raymond S. Mills. TWT

Hastings, Lorna E.

9 1/2

unknown

(is Hastings her maiden or married name?)

Went to circus with her brother, father, and a neighbor girl. All of them survived.CFR

Healy, Margaret C.

Hartford

Margaret C. Healy, Hartford, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hearn, Dorothy E.

South Windsor

Dorothy E. Hearn, South Windsor , was awarded $400 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hearn, Dorothy F.

-

Station 37, South Windsor

Still remained at Hartford Hospital, Monday, July 11.THC

Mrs. Dorothy F. Hearn, South Windsor , was awarded $10,971.50 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hearn, Richard

South Windsor

Richard Hearn, South Windsor, was awarded $400 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Heck, Edwin A.

4

Rockville

Attended circus with parents Eleanor and Edwin J. Heck, all survived.

Heck, Edwin J.

adult

Rockville

Attended circus with wife Eleanor and son Edwin A. Heck, all survived. Edwin J. helped others escape by cutting the canvas tent with a knife.

Heck, Eleanor

adult

Rockville

Attended circus with husband Edwin J. and son Edwin A. Heck, all survived. Eleanor gave birth to son Robert Heck in the evening of July 6, 1944, following their escape from the fire.

Henderson, Mrs. Alice

103 Quinnipiac, New Haven

Mrs. Alice Henderson, 103 Quinnipiac, New Haven, was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Herman, Edith

-

334 Lyme St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Hershman, Mrs. Goldeane

219 Martin St, Hartford

Mrs. Goldeane Hershman, 219 Martin St, Hartford, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hearn, Dorothy

5

Station 37, South Windsor

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Hearn, Patricia

-

South Windsor

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Hearn, Richard

8

Station 37, South Windsor

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Hickey, Edward J.

adult

Connecticut State Police Commisioner Hickey shepherded nine nieces and nephews, ranging in age from 4 to 14, by tossing them from the top seats to the ground outside. He then took charge of the rescue and relief efforts.THC

Connecticut State Police Commissioner, would later direct activities while clad in trousers torn to the knee as he escaped from the flaming tent. (RDH 7-7-44)

Seated in granstand area, row 18 (top row in Section G), his party held seats 6 thru 14. Heard a cry of "fire" from the West end, looked over and saw flames shooting up behind the Southwest bleachers on the inside of the canvas wall. Watched for about a minute, and saw the bottom of the roof ignite. Collected the children he was with and got them to safety, then returned to the origin of the fire to begin investigation.WS

Higgingson, Fred H.

-

18 Westphal St, Hartford

Awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hilding, Elizabeth

59

39 Chapel St, East Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Still remained at Hartford Hospital, Monday, July 11.THC

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Hilding, 59 Chapel St, was awarded $18,600 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hindle, Edmund Hall

6

79 Lenox St, ManchesterTHC

Went to the circus with his mother Mary Hindle, and grandmother Ada Hall Hindle. Ada would perish in the fire, while Edmund and Mary would survive.

Mrs. Mary M. Hindle of Manchester and her son were burned in the fire. Mrs. Mary Hindle was treated at St. Francis Hospital but her son did not require hospitalization. Mrs. Mary Hindle's mother-in-law, Mrs. Ada (Hall) Hindle, died on 7/26/44 from burns received at the circus fire. THC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital as Edwin Hindle, 7/7/44.THC

Hindle, Mary

27THC

28

37THC

79 Lenox St, ManchesterTHC

Went to circus with her son Edmund Hall Hindle and mother-in-law Ada Hall Hindle. Mary and Edmund survived, Ada died in the fire.

Mrs. Mary M. Hindle of Manchester and her son were burned in the fire. Mrs. Mary Hindle was treated at St. Francis Hospital but her son did not require hospitalization. Mrs. Mary Hindle's mother-in-law, Mrs. Ada (Hall) Hindle, died on 7/26/44 from burns received at the circus fire. THC

On injured list as Mrs. Mary Hindle, age 37, at St. Francis hospital with burns, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital as Mrs. M. Hindle, 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Hollis, Mrs. Edith B.

71

1317 Linden Ave, Baltimore, Md.

598 Burnside Ave, East Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Edith B. Hollis, 1317 Linden Ave, Baltimore, Md., was awarded $900 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Holmes, Mike

12

Hartford

Went to circus with friends Bill and Jerry Clifford, Joseph Smith, and Ray Burns. All of the boys survived with no injuries.CFR

Hopkins, Nancy

36 or 33THC

Tisamere Rd, AvonTHC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns on back, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Hopkins, Robert

35THC

Tisamere Rd, AvonTHC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns on back and shoulder, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Robert S. Hopkins, Avon, was awarded $3,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hopkins, Robert Jr.

5THC

Tisamere Rd, AvonTHC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns on leg, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Robert S. Hopkins, Jr., Avon, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Horan, Katherine

-

223 Retreat Ave, Hartford

Attended the circus with Antoinette DiBella.WS

Hoyt, Cameron P.

-

38 Congress St, Hartford

Cameron P. Hoyt of Hartford was awarded $750 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hoyt, Mrs. Florence

adult

38 Congress St, Hartford

Mrs. Florence Hoyt of Hartford was awarded $1,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Hultman, Allen

8

West Hartford

Had been reported missing, was found uninjured.

Hultman, Arthur

11

West Hartford

Had been reported missing, was found uninjured.

Huntington, Maxine

9

Wilson

Attended circus with friends Jean Andrews and Constance Carlton, who also survived the fire. The girls were seated high on the bleachers when the fire broke out, and all prepared to jump except Maxine, who froze. Constance delivered a hard slap to the face of Maxine, and they all jumped to safety. Maxine's brother Richard Huntington is also a survivor of the fire.

Huntington, Richard

15

Wilson

Brother of Maxine Huntington, who also survived the fire, Richard helped to carry injured and dead and loading them into trucks. He went to the morgue to try to identify his missing sister, who survived the fire but was lost in the surrounding woods with her friends after escaping the burning tent.

Israel, Charles

40

6 Auburn St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Charles Israel, 48 Canterbury St , Hartford , was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Israel, Joyce

11

6 Auburn St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Jackson, Herman

67 Bellevue St, Hartford

Marlion Jackson, administrator of the estate of Herman Jackson, 67 Bellevue St, Hartford, was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC ~ from 12/12/1945 Hartford Courant

[Herman Jackson apparently died prior to the settlement, could his death have been related to inuries from the fire?]

Jackson, Rev. J.C.

76

44 Pliny Street, Hartford

Pastor of the Union Baptist Church, calmed the crowd in his section of the tent, and carried several children out with him. AA

Jakowski, Rich

4

Elmer St., Hartford

Attended circus with his father, "unknown" Jakowski.

Jakowski, Mr.

adult

Elmer St., Hartford

Attended circus with his son, Rich Jakowski.

Johnson, Mrs. Claire

adult

501 Porter St, Manchester

Mrs. Claire Johnson of Manchester was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Johnson, Elaine

minor

501 Porter St, Manchester

Elaine Johnson of Manchester was awarded $100 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Johnson, Fred Z.

70's

7 South Main St, Manchester

Mr. Johnson was a personal chauffer to Frank Cheney, Jr., and attended the circus with Mr. Cheney's brother Paul Cheney. Both men survived.CFR

Johnson, Neil

minor

501 Porter St, Manchester

Neil Johnson of Manchester was awarded $800 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Johnson, Sandra

12

 

Glastonbury

aka Sandra Johnson Blazensky. Went to circus with friend Betty Sherman, both survived.CFM

Johnson, Mrs. Sumner

Terryville

Wife of Chaplain Sumner Johnson serving overseas, attended the circus with her two children and mother, Mrs. Kirby.

Julian, Peter

3 1/2

65 Mulberry St, Hartford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Juliano, Daniel J.

-

-

Police Commissioner Daniel J. Juliano, a spectator at the circus when the fire started, was commended by State Police Commisioner Edward J. Hickey for his heroism which resulted in the saving of many lives. THC

Kabrick, boy

child

Vernon/Rockville area

Went to circus with his brother, neighbors Mary and Beverly Darico, and Clara Lutton. All survived.CFR

Kabrick, boy

child

Vernon/Rockville area

Went to circus with his brother, neighbors Mary and Beverly Darico, and Clara Lutton. All survived.CFR

Karp, Charles

35 Chatham St, Hartford

Charles Karp, 35 Chatham Street, Hartford, was awarded $650 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kasper, Pvt. George

adult

Atlanta, GA

Attended circus with other soldiers from a nearby rest camp.

Keller, Robert

-

-

Mentioned on a memorial brick.

Kelliher, girl #1

child

Hartford

The Kelliher girls went to the circus with Marion and William Dineen. William died, the others survived.CFM

Kelliher, girl #2

child

Hartford

The Kelliher girls went to the circus with Marion and William Dineen. William died, the others survived.CFM

Kendall, John B.

Hotel Garde, 336 Asylum St, Hartford

John B. Kendall, Hotel Garde, 336 Asylum St, Hartford, was awarded $1,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kidney, Mrs. P.M.

-

Huber Manor, Middletown

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Kidney, Mrs. Rose

-

63 Huber Manor, Middletown

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Rose A. Kidney, Middletown , was awarded $12,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kietzien, Mrs. Katherine Damon

-

96 Steele Rd, West Hartford

Awarded $11,700 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kietzien, Miss Phyllis

-

96 Steele Rd, West Hartford

Awarded $3,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Killer, Stanley

17

2679 Main St, Hartford

On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC

Killiany, Mrs. Ellen

-

Haberern Avenue, Unionville

Awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kirby, Jean

early 20's

south end of Hartford

Went to circus with her brother William, and her friend and her friend's daughter. William and Jean survived, not sure about the others.CFR

Kirby, Mrs.

Attended circus with her daughter, Mrs. Sumner Johnson, and her two grandchildren.

Kirby, William

8

south end of Hartford

Went to circus with his oldest sister Jean and Jean's friend and her daughter. William and Jean survived, not sure about the others.CFR

Kletzen, Katherine

?

West Hartford

Listed as injured.SDN

Kletzen, Phyllis

?

West Hartford

Listed as injured.SDN

Kober, Shirley

4

-

Listed as injured.SDN

Kokoska, Gladys

55

33 Warren St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Kopp, Eugene J.

64

Hotel Bond

437 West School Lane, Philadelphia, Pa.

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Eugene J. Kopp, 437 West School Lane, Philadelphia, Pa. , was awarded $40,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kott, (illegible first name)

64

437 West School Lane, Philadelphia, PA

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

Kott, Mrs. E.J.

-

437 West School Lane, Philadelphia, PA

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Krekian, Maureen

11

Was supposed to go to the circus with neighbors, but they left without her so she went alone. (from NPR broadcast)

Krutt, Alan

12

Holcomb St, Hartford

Went to the circus with his older brother Bernard, both escaped alive without injuries.CFR

Krutt, Bernard

18

Holcomb St, Hartford

Bernard took his younger brother to the circus, both escaped alive without injuries. Bernard left for US Navy basic training the day after the fire.CFR

Kuhnly, Barry

5

28 White St., Rockville

Barry attended the circus with his mother, Dorothy, and sisters Roberta and Georgianna. Georgianna and Dorothy both died from their injuries; Roberta and Barry survived.CFR

Circus fire survivor Betty Lou Harmstedt also was in the group with the Kuhnly's. TWT

Kuhnly, Roberta

9

28 White St., Rockville

Roberta attended the circus with her mother, Dorothy, and siblings Barry and Georgianna. Georgianna and Dorothy both died from their injuries; Roberta and Barry survived.CFR

Circus fire survivor Betty Lou Harmstedt also was in the group with the Kuhnly's. TWT

Kurnetta, Elizabeth

10

Middletown

Elizabeth Kurnetta, age 10, of Middletown, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kurneta, Mrs. Frances

101 Hotchkiss St , Middletown

Mrs. Frances Kurneta, 101 Hotchkiss St, Middletown, was awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kurnetta, Stanley

27

15 Pease Ave, Middletown

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Possibly attended the circus with victim Mary Kurnetta, also of Middletown.

Stanley P. Kurneta, 15 Pease Avenue , Middletown , was awarded $3,300 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Kwash, Robert R.

minor

14 Elm Terrace, Manchester

Robert R. Kwash of Manchester was awarded $1,800 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Lakin, Harry L., Jr.

28

Cumberland Center, Portland, ME

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Lambert, Richard

11

41 Spring St.

Lapuk, Marvin

-

Hartford

Marvin Lapuk, Hartford, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

LaRoche, Donna

minor

43 Enfield St, Hartford

Donna LaRoche of Hartford was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

LaRoche, Mrs. Phyllis

22THC

42 Enfield St, HartfordTHC

Mrs. Phyllis LaRoche of Hartford was awarded $11,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

On injured list at St. Francis hospital with burns on feet and arms, Friday night 7/7/44.THC

Still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC

Listed as injured.SDN

Larson, Robert L.

20

136 Lyons St, New Britain

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Critical List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Robert Larson, 21, of New Britain , was awarded $50,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire. One-third of Mr. Larson's body was burned.THC

Lasch, Henry R.

56 Grove Hill, New Britain

Henry R. Lasch, 56 Grove Hill, New Britain, was awarded $2,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Lassow, Arthur S.

5

Manchester

Went to circus with brother Gordon, and their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lassow. All survived without injuries.CFR

Lassow, Gordon

10

Manchester

Went to circus with brother Arthur, and their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lassow. All survived without injuries.CFR

Lassow, Mr.

adult

Manchester

Mr. and Mrs. Lassow went to the circus with their sons, Arthur and Gordon. All survived without injuries.CFR

Lassow, Mrs.

adult

Manchester

Mr. and Mrs. Lassow went to the circus with their sons, Arthur and Gordon. All survived without injuries.CFR

Lattleson, W. L.

-

256 Spring St, Meriden

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Lauridsen, Mrs. Lizzie M.

101 Portman St, Windsor

Mrs. Lizzie M. Lauridsen, 101 Portman St, Windsor, was awarded $1,800 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Lefkin, Edith

10

710 Garden St, Hartford

On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

Lepore, Mrs. Mary

53 Nelson St, Hartford

Mrs. Mary Lepore, 53 Nelson St, Hartford, was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Lepore, Richard

minor

53 Nelson St, Hartford

Richard Lepore, minor, 53 Nelson St, Hartford, was awarded $500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Lerman, Harvey

6

51 Norfolk Street, Hartford

Attended circus with mother Maxine Lerman and brother Steven Lerman. The family was celebrating Steven's birthday.

Lerman, Maxine

adult

51 Norfolk Street, Hartford

Attended circus with sons Harvey Lerman and Steven Lerman. The family was celebrating Steven's birthday.

Lerman, Steven

5

51 Norfolk Street, Hartford

Attended circus with mother Maxine Lerman and brother Harvey Lerman. The family was celebrating Steven's birthday.

Lessard, Donald

12

Howard St, Hartford

Went to the circus with his brother, Omer. Both survived.CFR

Lessard, Omer

13

Howard St, Hartford

Went to the circus with his brother, Donald. Both survived. Omer would meet and marry fellow survivor Dorothy Quint several years after the fire.CFR

Levak, William J.

823 Nipsic Rd, Glastonbury

William J. Levak, 823 Nipsic Rd, Glastonbury, was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

LeVasseur, Gerald

5

761 Burlington Ave., Bristol

Attended the circus with his mother, Marion LeVasseur, who died in the fire. Gerald was badly burned and was in serious condition at Municipal Hospital. Gerald and his mother attended the circus with Mrs. James Eustice, Mrs. M. E. Linxwiler and her daughter Mary Ann.

Critical condition at Hartford Hospital (7/8/44)TBP

On the Critical List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Gerald B. LeVasseur, age 8, 76 Burlington Ave , Bristol , was awarded $80,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire. In addition to losing his mother in the fire, Gerald's injuries consisted of the loss of the fingers on his left hand, severe burns on his right hand and on his body, and a permanent scalp wound caused by burns, on which hair will not grow.THC

Levesque, Mrs. Rita J.

D276 Charter Oak Terrace, Hartford

Mrs. Rita J. Levesque, D276 Charter Oak Terrace, Hartford , was awarded $1,250 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Levine, Marion

-

Hartford

Marion Levine, of Hartford, was awarded $15,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Levy, Minnie

-

Hartford

Minnie Levy, of Hartford, was awarded $850 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

L'Heureux, Mrs. Irene M.

104 Wilcox Ave, Meriden

Mrs. Irene M. L'Heureux, 104 Wilcox Ave, Meriden, was awarded $800 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Libby, Judith

6

3 Burbank Rd, Wethersfield

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44. THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Judith Ann Libby, 3 Burbank Rd, Wethersfield, was awarded $2,500 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Libby, Juliette

36

3 Burbank Rd, Wethersfield

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Mrs. Richards M. Libby, admitted to Hartford Hospital with injuries.THC

Mrs. Juliette Libby, 3 Burbank Rd, Wethersfield, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Libby, Lawrence

4

3 Burbank Rd, Wethersfield

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC

Lawrence R. Libby, 3 Burbank Rd, Wethersfield, was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board for injuries received in the fire.THC

Linxwiler, Mrs. M. E.

?

Burlington Avenue, Bristol

Attended circus with her daughter Mary Ann, and Marion LeVasseur and her son Gerald, and Mrs. James Eustice. Mrs. Linxwiler and her child escaped by jumping from the top stand.

Linxwiler, Mary Ann

?

Burlington Avenue, Bristol

Attended circus with her mother Mrs. M. E. Linxwiler, and Marion LeVasseur and her son Gerald, and Mrs. James Eustice. Mary Ann and her mother escaped by jumping from the top stand.

Livingston, Ralph

3 or 8

7 North Quaker Lane, West Hartford

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/7/44.THC

On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/44. THC