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Abatte, Donald |
age 5 |
41 Ashford St., HartfordDL |
aka Donald R. Abatte, son of Angelo and Maria Sicuranza Abatte. Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Donald Abatte, white male, 5 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to D'Esopo Funeral Home.COR On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Attended the circus with his mother, Maria Abatte. Both would die from their injuries. Donald died Friday morning (July 7) from burns he received in the fire. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. The estate of Donald R. Abatte, age 5 1/2, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC See Donald's memorial, including a photo of Donald, at findagrave.com.
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Abatte, Maria |
age 34 |
41 Ashford St, HartfordDL |
aka Mrs. Mary Abatti, Maria Sicuranza Abatte. Mrs. Maria Sicurzanza Abatte, wife of Angelo Abatte, died Friday night, 7/7/1944 at Municipal Hospital of burns received at the circus fire. Born in Hartford, she leaves her husband, daughter Gloria, and son Louis. Funeral held at D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, mass at St. Michael's Church, burial at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Mary Abatti, identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Attended the circus with her son, Donald Abatte. Both would die from their injuries. The estate of Maria D. Abatte was awarded $10,250 by the arbitration board.THC See Maria's memorial, including photos of Maria, at findagrave.com. Maria Abatte, 34 years old, white female, died at 10:30 pm on July 7, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body delivered to D'Esopo Funeral Home. COR
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Adams, Gertrude Wiley |
age 62 |
47 May St, HartfordDL |
#1549 - Gertrude Wylie Adams, white female, 62 years old, died at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by son-in-law Roy Bell. On the body was found a gold wedding ring. Body delivered to Pratt Funeral Home.COR Identified by L.J. Wiley on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Gertrude Wylie AdamsDL Mrs. Gertrude Wylie Adams, widow of Howard E. Adams, died with her grandson Roy R. Bell, Jr., in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Roy R. Bell. Funeral held at the James T. Pratt Company Chapel, burial in Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville, CT. THC (found Roy Bell Jr. buried in an Adams plot, no sign of Gertrude in this plot) The estate of Gertrude Wiley Adams was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Akerland, Elaine B. |
age 15 |
17 Colonial St, HartfordDL |
#2104 - Elaine B. Akerlind, female, 15 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home. COR Elaine Barbara Akerlind DL Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC See Miss Akerlind's memorial at findagrave.com. Akerlind is the spelling used on headstone. The estate of Elaine B. Akerlind, age 13, was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board.THC Miss Elaine Barbara Akerlind, student, daughter of Mrs. Elida Akerlind, was victim of the circus fire. She was a member of Broadview Community Church. Funeral held at Taylor & Modeen, burial in Zion Hill Cemetery.THC |
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Baker, Fred B. |
age 63 |
Andover Road, BoltonDL |
#1515 - Fred B. Baker, white male, 62 years old, found dead at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by son-in-law Oscar Kreysig. Body delivered to Ladd Funeral Home, Rockville. COR Fred R. Baker, identified by son-in-law on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The Funeral for Frederick Baker was held July 8, 1944, at Ladd Funeral Home, burial in Ellington Cemetery.THC Age: 62 DL Listed as 66 years old. MEH Mr. Baker had planned to take his grandson, Richard Kreysig, to the circus but the youngster chose to go to the movies instead. MEH The estate of Frederick H. Baker, was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Barry, Gail Ann |
age 5 |
36 Curtis St, HartfordDL |
#1526 - Gail Ann Barry, female, 6 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Identified by aunt. Body delivered to Farley Funeral Home.COR Identified on Thursday, 7/6/44, by her aunt.THC Gail Ann Barry, daughter of Vincent D. Barry of the Hartford Fire Department, died with her mother, Gladys Morin Barry in the circus fire on 7/6. Funeral held at Thomas P. Farley Funeral Home, with mass at St. Lawrence O'Toole's Church. Burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC Gail Ann's father was a Hartford fireman. Went to the circus with her mother, Gladys Barry, and both would die. Body was identified at the armory by her aunt, and taken to Farley & Molloy Funeral Home in Hartford.CFR Age: 6DL
The estate
of Gladys Morin Barry, 36 Curtiss St , Hartford , was awarded $6,500
by the arbitration board. THC
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Barry, Gladys |
age 40 |
36 Curtis St, HartfordDL |
Gladys Morin Barry, age 45DL Gladys M. Barry, female (age illegible), found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Body delivered to Farley Funeral Home.COR Mrs. Gladys Morin Barry, wife of Vincent D. Barry of the Hartford Fire Department, died in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. Born in Fitchburg, Mass., daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Bird Morin, and lived in Hartford for 25 years. Double funeral for Mrs. Barry and her daughter Gail Ann Barry held at Thomas F. Farley Funeral Home, mass at St. Lawrence O'Toole's Church, burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC
Gladys
was married to a Hartford fireman. Went to the circus with her
daughter, Gail Ann Barry, and both would die. Body was identified at
the armory by her sister-in-law, and taken to Farley & Molloy
Funeral Home in Hartford.CFR The estate of Gladys Morin Barry, 36 Curtiss St, Hartford, was awarded $13,500 by the arbitration board.THC
The estate
of Gladys Morin Barry, 36 Curtiss St , Hartford , was awarded $6,500
by the arbitration board. THC
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Bedore, Mary |
age 13 |
Pleasant ValleyDL
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#2111 - Mary Bedore, white female, 13 years old, found dead at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by father. Body delivered to Shea Funeral Home. COR Identified by her father on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Mary Bedore was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Bell, Roy Ritchey Jr. |
age 6 |
Amityville, Long Island, NYDL |
#4504 - Roy Ritchey Bell, Jr., white male, 6 years old, died at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by his father. Body delivered to Pratt Funeral Home.COR Identified by his father on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Roy Ritchey Bell, Jr., died with his grandmother Mrs. Gertrude Wylie Adams in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. He leaves his parents Roy R. and Esther Eldora Bell of Amityville. Funeral held at the James T. Pratt Company Chapel, burial in Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville, CT.THC Born 9/21/1937. The estate of Roy Ritchie Bell, Jr. was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Bergin, Eldoras D. |
age 18 |
New HartfordDL |
Body identified by her mother, Mrs. Esther Bergin.(find source for this???) Daughter of Mary F. Bergin.WCF #1583 - Eldoras Bergin, 18 years old, white female was found dead at the circus fire site, on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Miss Bergin's body was identified by her mother. Body delivered to Shea Funeral Home, New Hartford, CT.COR Coroner's report indicates that Eldoras was from New Hartford, and that her mother identified her body, and that her body was delivered to Shea Funeral Home in New Hartford. -- could be false, other sources indicate that Eldoras is daughter of Mary F. Bergin who was also found dead on scene. A triple funeral was held at Bakersfield Methodist Church in New Hartford for circus fire victims Mrs. Catherine Surdam, her son Clarence Surdam and her grand-daughter Eldora Bergin, all from Bakersville. THC Note that one coroner reported on Eldoras, while a second coroner reported on Mary E. and Mary F. Was Eldoras from New Hartford, or did she live in Hartford with her mother and grandmother? Eldoras was not mentioned in the funeral announcement for Mary E. and Mary F. in the The Hartford Times 7/8/44. The estate of Eldoras Bergin was awarded $9,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Bergin, Miss Mary |
age 45 |
75 Lincoln St, HartfordDL |
Miss Mary F. Bergin, approx. age 40DL Mary F. Bergin, white female, 40 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home.COR Mary Bergen, 45, identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Miss Mary F. Bergin, sister of John Bergin, died July 6, 1944. Funeral held at Ahern Funeral Home, mass at Immaculate Church.THC The estate of Mary F. Bergin,age 47, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC Sister of John Bergin, who also died in 1944 (circumstances unknown).
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Bergin, Mrs. Mary |
age 75 |
75 Lincoln St, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Mary E. Bergin, approx. age 70DL Mary E. Bergin, female, 70 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home. COR Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Mrs. Mary E. Bergin, wife of John Bergin, died July 6, 1944. Funeral held at Ahern Funeral Home, mass at Immaculate Church.THC The estate of Mary E. Bergin, over 70 (age uncertain) was awarded $4,000 by the arbitration board.THC Wife of John Bergin, who also died in 1944 (circumstances unknown).
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Berman, Judith Ann |
age 7 |
24 Stillman Rd., WethersfieldDL |
Age: 8 DL #1507 - Judith Berman, 8 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by Dr. Galinsky. Body delivered to Hartford Memorial Chapel.COR Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Judith Ann Berman, daughter of Hy I. Berman and the late Rose (Pierson) Berman, died July 6, 1944. Funeral from the Hartford Memorial Chapel, burial in Meriden Hebrew Cemetery.THC Judith A. Berman, born 1936, died 1944, buried in Meriden Hebrew Cemetery, Meriden, CT, plot S26 JOWBR The estate of Judith A. Berman, age 7, was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC See Miss Berman's memorial at findagrave.com.
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Berman, Rose Catherine |
age 39 |
24 Stillman Rd., WethersfieldDL |
Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mrs. Rose (Pierson) Berman, wife of Hy I. Berman, died July 6, 1944. Funeral from the Hartford Memorial Chapel, burial in Meriden Hebrew Cemetery.THC #1586 - Rose Berman, 39 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by Dr. David Glakosky. Body delivered to Hartford Memorial Chapel.COR Rose Berman (Pierson), born 1905, died 1944, buried in Meriden Hebrew Cemetery, Meriden, CT, plot S25 JOWBR The estate of Rose P. Berman, age 39, was awarded $13,000 by the arbitration board.THC See Mrs. Berman's memorial at findagrave.com.
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Berube, Ann L. |
age 5 |
23 Church St., PlainvilleDL |
Attended the circus with her mother, Esther Berube, and the Murphy family: Walter, Hortense, Charles and Patricia. Only Esther and Patricia would survive. Anne sat with the Murphy's and when Mr. Murphy tried to get her out, he lost her. Anne was trampled to death, and was identified by an uncle Alphonse, who said she wasn't marred at all.PC Identified by her father on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC #1524 - Ann L. Berube, white female, 5 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Identified by father (Albert). Body delivered to Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville. COR Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT. The estate of Annie L. Berube was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Birch, Arland E. |
age 12 |
232 Orange St., MeridenDL |
Born: 1931. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Son of victim Marguerite Birch, brother of victim Shirley Ann Birch. Identified by father, Lawrence Birch, on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC The estate of Arland Birch was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC #1570 - Arland Edward Birch, 12 years old, white male, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by his father. Body delivered to Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn. COR
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Birch, Marguerite |
age 36 |
232 Orange St., MeridenDL |
Born: 1907. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Marguerite R. (Palmer) Birch, mother of victims Arland Edward and Shirley Ann Birch. Identified by her husband on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Marguerite Birch, age 37, was awarded $9,300 by the arbitration board.THC #1567 - Marguerite Birch, 30 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by an uncle. On the body was found three rings. Body delivered to Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn. COR
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Birch, Shirley Ann |
age 9 |
232 Orange St., MeridenDL |
Born: 1934. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Daughter of victim Marguerite Birch, sister of victim and Arland Edward Birch. Identified by father, Lawrence Birch, on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC The estate of Shirley Ann Birch was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC #4586 - Shirley Ann Birch, 9 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by Lawrence Birch. Body delivered to Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn. COR
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Booth, Sarah |
age 67 |
26 Ashley St., HartfordDL |
#2117 - Sarah Booth, female, 67 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Identified by her husband Ray F. Booth. Body delivered to Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home.COR Identified by her husband on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mrs. Sarah S. Booth, wife of Roy F. Booth, died in the circus fire 7/6/1944. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, two sons, and six grandchildren. Funeral held at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, East Hartford, burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.THC Mother of Lola Mather, also a victim. WCF The estate of Sarah Sophia Booth was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Boyajian, Alice |
age 30 |
379 Hillside Ave, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Alice Boyajian, 30 years old, white female, died at 6:00 pm on July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talaski Funeral Home. COR Alice Boyejean, age undetermined, identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Mrs. Alice Boyajian perished with her two young sons, Stephen and Frederick Boyajian in the circus fire on Thursday, 7/6/44. Mrs. Boyajian, widow of Frederick Boyajian, leaves an infant son, Norman Boyajian. Funeral for all three held at Talarski Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery. THC Mrs. Alice Boyojian, Stephen and Fred Boyojian, wife and sons of Mr. Frederick Boyojian, died 7/6/44. Funeral services at Talarski Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.THC The estate of Alice K. Boyajian, was awarded $9,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Boyajian, Fred |
age 5 |
379 Hillside Ave, HartfordDL |
Fred Boyajian, 5 years old, white male, died at 6:00 pm on July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talaski Funeral Home. COR Freddie Boyejean, identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mrs. Alice Boyajian perished with her two young sons, Stephen and Frederick Boyajian in the circus fire on Thursday, 7/6/44. Mrs. Boyajian, widow of Frederick Boyajian, leaves an infant son, Norman Boyajian. Funeral for all three held at Talarski Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery. THC Mrs. Alice Boyojian, Stephen and Fred Boyojian, wife and sons of Mr. Frederick Boyojian, died 7/6/44. Funeral services at Talarski Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.THC
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Boyajian, Stephen |
age 3 |
379 Hillside Ave, HartfordDL |
Stephen Boyajian, 3 years old, white male, died at 6:00 pm on July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talaski Funeral Home.COR Stephen Boyejean, about 8, 379 Hillside Ave, identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mrs. Alice Boyajian perished with her two young sons, Stephen and Frederick Boyajian in the circus fire on Thursday, 7/6/44. Mrs. Boyajian, widow of Frederick Boyajian, leaves an infant son, Norman Boyajian. Funeral for all three held at Talarski Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery. THC Mrs. Alice Boyojian, Stephen and Fred Boyojian, wife and sons of Mr. Frederick Boyojian, died 7/6/44. Funeral services at Talarski Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.THC The estate of Stephen Boyalian, 3 years, 10 months, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Bradley, Frank |
age 32 |
Fairview, SimsburyDL |
Frank Bradley and his wife Helen Alicia 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 Frank Bradley and his wife Mrs. Helen Leonard Bradley were victims of the circus fire, funeral held at C.H. Vincent Funeral Home in Simsbury, burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Tariffville. They leave two daughters, Irene and Frances.THC Frank Bradley, white male, age 38, of Fairview, Simsbury, Conn. died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by a neighbor, Roy Gaudreau. He wore identification No. 1514. On the body was found a watch and chain, turned over to coroner's office. Body delivered to Vincent funeral home, Simsbury. COR Identified by a neighbor on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Frank Bradley, age 37, was awarded $15,000 by the arbitration board.THC 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. Age: 38 DL
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Bradley, Helen Alicia |
age 30 |
Fairview, SimsburyDL |
Mrs. Bradley and her husband 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 Mrs. Helen Leonard Bradley and her husband Frank Bradley were victims of the circus fire, funeral held at C.H. Vincent Funeral Home in Simsbury, burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Tariffville. They leave two daughters, Irene and Frances.THC Identified by Mary DuHaskas on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Helen Bradley, white female, age 30, of Fairview, Simsbury, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Mary Dubiskas of 541 Hudson St. She wore identification No. 1545. Body delivered to Vincent funeral home, Simsbury. COR The estate of Helen Bradley was awarded $13,500 by the arbitration board.THC 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.
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Brooks, Mrs. Dorothy E. |
age 44 |
39 Pershing Drive, PlainvilleDL |
Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; James Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus. Age: 55 DL (incorrect?) Mrs. Dorothy E. Morrison Brooks, aged 44, wife of Frank A. Brooks, Sr., buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.THC Dorothy E. Brooks, white female, age 55, of 39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, Conn. died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her husband, Frank Brooks. She wore identification No. 2107. On the body was found a ring, turned over to the coroner's office. Body delivered to Lowe's for burial.COR Identified at the Hartford Hospital morgue on Saturday, July 8.THC The estate of Mrs. Dorothy E. Brooks, age 44, was awarded $10,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Brooks, Miss Dorothy E. |
age 20 |
39 Pershing Drive, PlainvilleDL |
Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; James Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus. Miss Dorothy E. Brooks, aged 20, son of Frank A. Brooks, Sr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy Brooks, buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.THC Dorothy E. Brooks, white female, age 20, of 39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, Conn. died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her father, Frank Brooks. She wore identification No. 1571. On the body was found three rings and a guard, turned over to the coroner's office. Body delivered to Lowe's for burial.COR Identified at the Hartford Hospital morgue on Saturday, July 8.THC The estate of Miss Dorothy E. Brooks, age 20, was awarded $13,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Brooks, George |
age 9 |
39 Pershing Drive, PlainvilleDL |
Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; James Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus. George Albert Brooks, aged 9, son of Frank A. Brooks, Sr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy Brooks, buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.THC George A. Brooks, white male, age 9, of 39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, Conn. died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by his father, Frank Brooks. He wore identification No. 4503. Body delivered to Lowe's for burial.COR Identified at the Hartford Hospital morgue on Saturday, July 8.THC The estate of George A. Brooks, age 9, was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Brooks, James F. |
age 10 |
39 Pershing Drive, PlainvilleDL |
Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; James Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus. James Frederick Brooks, aged 10, son of Frank A. Brooks, Sr. and the late Mrs. Dorothy Brooks, buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.THC James F. Brooks, white male, age 10, of 39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, Conn. died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by his father, Frank Brooks. He wore identification No. 1506. Body delivered to Lowe's for burial.COR Identified at the Hartford Hospital morgue on Saturday, July 8.THC The estate of James F. Brooks, age 10, was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Budrick, Miss Edith |
age 9 |
551 Hills St., East HartfordDL |
aka Edith Wickham Budrick. Edith W. Budrick, her brother Joseph C. Budrick, Jr., her aunt Mrs. Viola Locke, and her cousin Elaine Locke all died Thursday, 7/6, in the circus fire. Miss Budrick leaves her father, Joseph Budrick. Funeral services for all four victims held at Watson Funeral Home, Manchester, with burials in East Cemetery, Manchester. Her mother, Mrs Edith Wickham Budrick was also killed in the fire but her body was not identified.THC Age: 10DL Edith Budrick, 10, identified on Friday, 7/7/1944, died at Municipal Hospital.THC Edith Burdick, 10, identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Edith W. Budrick, white female, 10 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to (illegible) Funeral Home.COR Born 7/29/34, died 7/7/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with her mother Mrs. Edith Budrick, brother Joseph Budrick, aunt Viola Ann Locke and cousin Elaine I. Locke. All perished in the fire. Edith's brother Lawrence Budrick also attended the circus, with another group, and survived. The estate of Edith W. Budrick was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Budrick, Mrs. Edith |
age 38 |
Hills St., East Hartford |
aka Edith May Wickham, Edith May Wickham Budrick. Born 10/24/1905, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with her daughter Miss Edith Budrick, son Joseph Budrick, sister Mrs. Viola Ann Locke, and niece Elaine I. Locke. All perished in the fire. Edith's son Lawrence Budrick also attended the circus, with another group, and survived. On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC Mrs. Joseph Budrick was listed on the State War Council's list of "reliably reported missing" on 7/11/44.THC Mrs. Budrick's body was never identified. The estate of Edith W. Budrick was awarded $11,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Budrick, Joseph |
age 7 |
551 Hills St., East HartfordDL |
aka Joseph Charles Budrick Jr. Joseph C. Budrick, Jr., his sister Edith W. Budrick, his aunt Mrs. Viola Locke, and his cousin Elaine Locke all died Thursday, 7/6, in the circus fire. Joseph leaves his father, Joseph Budrick. Funeral services for all four victims held at Watson Funeral Home, Manchester, with burials in East Cemetery, Manchester. His mother, Mrs Edith Wickham Budrick was also killed in the fire but her body was not identified.THC Identified by dentist on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Born 4/8/37, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with his mother Mrs. Edith Budrick, sister Miss Edith Budrick, aunt Viola Ann Locke and cousin Elaine I. Locke. All perished in the fire. Joseph's brother Lawrence Budrick also attended the circus, with another group, and survived. Joseph Budrick, white male, age 7, of 551 Hills St, East Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Dr. Anderson, dentist. Body delivered to Watkins funeral home, Manchester.COR The estate of Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Burns, Anna T. |
age 64 |
Hillside Ave, ThomastonDL |
Anna T. Burns, white female, 64 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to W.H. Lyons Funeral Home.COR Annie Burns, died at Municipal Hospital, identified Friday, 7/7/1944.THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital as Annie Burns from Unionville, 7/7/44. THC
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Carrier, Jacqueline |
age 4 |
77 Orange St, HartfordDL |
Jacqueline attended the circus with her aunt Alice Duhamel. Both perished in the fire, and both are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Identified by mother, Mrs. Rolande A. Carrier on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Jacqueline Carrier, daughter of Jean and Rolande Duhamel Carrier, died with her aunt Miss Alice Duhamel at the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. Funeral held at E.G. Fisette Funeral Home, mass at St. Ann's Church, burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC #1532 - Jacquelin Carrier, 4 year old white female found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from severe burns. 3rd and 4th degree. Identified by D. Carrier. Body delivered to Fissette for burial.COR The estate of Jacqueline Carrier was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Charter, Walton E. |
age 53 |
297 Victoria Rd, HartfordDL |
Walton Eugene Charter died 7/6/1944 in the circus fire. Born in Wapping, came to Hartford 35 years prior to his death and was employed as a machinist for Underwood Elliott Fisher Company. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Catherine Hough Charter and two daughters, Mrs. William Bradshaw and Miss Lenore Charter. Funeral held at James P. O'Brien funeral home, burial in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, CT.THC Burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC Walton E. Charter, white male, age 53, of 297 Victoria Rd, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Dr. Beckwith, dentist. He wore identification No. 1519. Body delivered to O'Brien funeral home.COR Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Walter E. Charter, was awarded $11,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Clark, Edward Ralph |
age 81 |
116 Webster St, HartfordDL |
Edward Ralph Clark and wife Emily (Jacobs) Clark both died on July 6, 1944. Edward, Emily, and their daughter Grace, who died July 24, 1944 as a result of the fire, are all buried in the same plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery, section 22. Identified by Dr. Madden and Dr. Snow on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Edward Ralph Clark and his wife, Mrs. Emily Jacobs Clark, both died on 7/6/1944. They leave a daughter [Grace J. Clark, also a victim], two sons and three grandchildren. Double funeral held at James T. Pratt Company Chapel, burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.THC Edward Ralph Clark, white male, age 81, of 116 Webster St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Dr. Madden and Dr. H.E. Snow. He wore identification No. 1543. Body delivered to Pratt funeral home.COR The estate of Edward R. Clark, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Clark, Emily |
age 81 |
116 Webster St, HartfordDL |
Emily (Jacobs) Clark and husband Edward Ralph Clark both died on July 6, 1944. Edward, Emily, and their daughter Grace, who died July 24, 1944 as a result of the fire, are all buried in the same plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery, section 22. Edward Ralph Clark and his wife, Mrs. Emily Jacobs Clark, both died on 7/6/1944. They leave a daughter [Grace J. Clark, also a victim], two sons and three grandchildren. Double funeral held at James T. Pratt Company Chapel, burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.THC Emily Clark, white female, age 81, of 116 Webster St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Dr. Madden. She wore identification No. 2164. Body delivered to Pratt funeral home.COR Identified by Dr. Madden on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Emily Clark, was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Clark, Grace Jacobs |
age 48 |
116 Webster St, Hartford |
On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Grace struggled to survive her injuries, but lost the battle on July 24, 1944. Miss Clark died at Municipal Hospital Monday morning, July 24, as a result of burns received in the circus fire. Her mother and father, Edward and Emily Clark, died in the fire on July 6. Miss Clark was the organist at the Danish Lutheran Church was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. She leaves two brothers, two neices, and a nephew. Funeral held at the James T. Pratt Company Chapel, with burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery.THC Grace Clark, white female, age 48, of 116 Webster St, Hartford, Conn, died at Municipal Hospital, Hartford, at 3:10 am, July 24, 1944, from extensive 3rd degree burns,infectious. Thrombosis right femoral artey with gangrene. Arteriosclerotic heart disease. Victim was severely burned at the circus fire, and taken immediately to Municipal Hospital for treatment. During the course of her stay, because of the gangrenous condition of her right leg, it was amputated. In spite of supportive treatment, she expired on July 24, 1944. Body delivered to Pratt funeral home.COR The estate of Grace J. Clark, 116 Webster St , Hartford , was awarded $8,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Conlan, Evelyn Lucille |
age 26 |
78 Mayflower St, ElmwoodDL |
Last name spelled CONLON in Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944 (incorrect?) Identified by Louis Conlon on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Probably attended the circus with survivor Thomas Conlon from the Hartford Hospital injured list, of same home address. Evelyn Lucille Conlon, age 27. DL Evelyn Lucelle Conlon, white female, age 27, of 78 Mayflower St, Elmwood, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:35 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by husband, Louis Conlon. Identification tag No. 1528. Body delivered to Newkirk & Whitney funeral home.COR The estate of Evelyn L. Conlon, West Hartford, was awarded $9,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Connolly, Rita Ann |
age 13 |
51 Eastview St, HartfordDL |
Rita Ann Connolly, aged 13, and Edward F. Connolly Jr., aged 10, children of Edward F. and Margaret J. (Higgins) Connolly died July 6, 1944. Bodies will be at James O'Brien Funeral Home until Sunday morning when they will be taken to their home for the funeral on Monday with mass in St. Augustine's Church. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Rita Ann Connolly, white female, age 13, of 51 Eastview St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her brother, Richard Connolly. Identification No. 2163. Body delivered to O'Brien funeral home.COR The estate of Rita Ann Connolly, 51 Eastview St, Hartford, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC See Rita's memorial at findagrave.com.
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Connolly, Edward Jr. |
age 10 |
51 Eastview St, HartfordDL |
Edward F. Connolly Jr., aged 10, and Rita Ann Connolly, aged 13, children of Edward F. and Margaret J. (Higgins) Connolly died July 6, 1944. Bodies will be at James O'Brien Funeral Home until Sunday morning when they will be taken to their home for the funeral on Monday with mass in St. Augustine's Church. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Edward F. Connolly, Jr., age 11 DL Identified by friend of family Richard Casey, 68 White St, Hartford on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Edward F. Connolly, Jr., white male, age 11, of 51 Eastview St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by a friend, Richard J. Sasey. Identification No. 1511. Body delivered to O'Brien funeral home.COR The estate of Edward Francis Connolly, Jr., 51 Eastview St, Hartford, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC Edward is mentioned on his sister Rita's memorial at findagrave.com.
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Cook, Edward |
age 6 |
East St, Southampton, MADL |
Visiting 4 Marshall St, Hartford, CTDL On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Died in the hospital. Buried in Southampton, MA. UPI Identified by on Friday, 7/7/1944, died at Municipal Hospital.THC Edward Cook, white male, age 6, of 4 Marshall Street, Hartford, Conn. (home add: East St, Southampton, Mass), died at Municipal Hospital at 6:21 pm, July 7, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns in spite of supportive treatment. Identified by a friend, Richard J. Sasey. Identification No. 1511. Body delivered to Pratt funeral home.COR The estate of Edward P. Cook was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Cook, Eleanor Emily |
age 8 |
Southampton, MA |
Eleanor's body was never identified. The body of previously unidentified victim #1565 was declared to be Miss Eleanor Cook in 1991. The body of 1565 was moved from Northwood Cemetery to Southampton, MA, next to Edward Cook. UPI |
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Corttis, Edith Browne |
age 57 |
GrosvernordaleDL |
Attended circus with Edwin Woodward, his wife Lucille Woodward, their grandson Peter W. Hines, Elizabeth Putnam and her daughter and Mary S. Putnam. Buried at Upham Cemetery, North Grosvenordale. Edith Browne Corttis, white female, age 57, of No. Grosvenordale, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Pomeroy of 628 Cumberland Ave, Syracuse, NY, by X-rays taken at Hartford Hospital of the teeth and compared by phone with the records of Dr. Joseph Davis of Webster, Mass, and by the serial numbers of a watch sold to the deceased by M. Danielson of Putnam. A receipt for the watch was received by Mrs. Pomeroy. Identification No. 2163. Body delivered to Smith and Waller, Putnam.COR The estate of Edith B. Cortiss, of Putnam, CT, was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Cosgrove, Mary Brown |
age 53 |
24 Lynbrook Rd, West HartfordDL |
Mary Browne Cosgrove, age 52 DL Mary Browne Cosgrove, white female, age 52, of 24 Lynbrook Rd, West Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by a cousin, Robert Roche. Identification No. 2165. Body delivered to Molloy funeral home.COR Identified by her cousin on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Mary Browne Cosgrove, widow of the late Joseph M. Cosgrove, died July 6, 1944. Funeral held at Molloy Funeral Home, mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC The estate of Mary B. Cosgrove was awarded $12,500 by the arbitration board.THC Mary was a graduate of New Britain Teachers' College and had been a teacher in Hartford public schools for a number of years. |
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Curlee, William |
age 29 |
114 East 208th Street, Euclid, OH 63 Sherbrooke Ave, HartfordDL |
William Lee Curlee Jr., formerly of Hartford, husband of Doris (Cadoret) Curlee, died on July 6, 1944. Funeral at Dillon's Funeral Home, mass at St. Lawrence O'Toole's Church, burial in Mt. St. Benedict's Cemetery, Bloomfield.THC Identified by Ernest Perry on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC William Curlee, white male, age 29, of 63 Sherbrook Ave, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Eurnest(?) Perry. Identification No. 4588. Body delivered to Dillon funeral home.COR The estate of William L. Curlee, Jr. was awarded $15,000 by the arbitration board.THC See Mr. Curlee's listing at findagrave.com. |
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DeLa Vergne, Elizabeth |
age 33 |
Undercliffe, MeridenDL |
Buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. Identified by husband on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Elizabeth O. de la Vergne, white female, age 34, of Undercliff, Meriden, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Dr. Thompson of Undercliff. Identification No. 4502. Body delivered to Dr. de la Vergne, Undercliff, for burial.COR The estate of Elizabeth M. DeLavergne was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board.THC "Elizabeth (O'Brien) De La Vergne" Elizabeth O. de la Vergne, age 34 DL |
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age 36 |
60 Barbour St, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Anna Cangelosi DiMartino, wife of Salvatore DiMartino, died at the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44, born in Bella Blanca, Argentina, came to Hartford 21 years ago. Besides her husband, she leaves eight children, Jack, Salvatore Jr., Frank, Lucy,Rose, Lillian, Antoinette and Carlo Anne, all of Hartford. Funeral held at Laraia and Sagarino Funeral Home, burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC Identified by husband on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Correct spelling is Anna Dimartino, according to relatives. Anna attended the circus with her sister-in-law, Carmella Pistorio. Both women died in the fire. They were going to bring their children to the circus the next day. Anna DeMartino, white female, age 37, of 60 Barbour St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her husband. Identification No. 2115. Body delivered to Laraia & Sagarino funeral home.COR The estate of Anna DiMartino, age 36, 64 Roxbury St , Hartford , was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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DeNezzo, Katherine |
age 35 |
104 Edwards St., HartfordDL |
aka Katherine (Gallucci) DeNezzo. Mrs. DeNezzo attended the circus with her son, Joseph DeNezzo, Jr. , her mother Rose Gallucci, and her niece Mary Jane Gallucci. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Identified by husband, Joseph DeNezzo on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Katherine DeNezzo, white female, age 35, of 104 Edwards St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her husband. Identification No. 2108. Body delivered to Laraia & Sagarino funeral home.COR The estate of Katherine J. DeNezzo was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board.THC Mrs. Katherine Gallucci DeNezzo, wife of Joseph A. DeNezzo, died in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. Born in Hartford, she also leaves a sister and two brothers. Funeral held at Laraia and Sagarino Funeral Home, mass at St. Anthony's Church, and burial in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC
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DeNezzo, Joseph Jr. |
age 3 |
104 Edwards St., HartfordDL |
aka Joseph A. DeNezzo, Jr. Jos. DeNezzo, Jr., white male, age 3 1/2, of 104 Edwards St, Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by his father. Identification No. 1529. Body delivered to Laraia & Sagarino funeral home.COR Identified by father, Joseph DeNezzo on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Joseph attended the circus with his mother, Katherine DeNezzo, his grandmother Rose Gallucci and his cousin Mary Jane Gallucci. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. The estate of Joseph A. DeNezzo, Jr. was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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age 6 |
19 Boswell Road, West HartfordDL |
Carolyn Maria DerbyDL Carolyn Marie Derby, 17 Boswell Rd, West Hartford, died Thursday 7/6 at the circus fire. She leaves her parents, William F. and Mrs. Ethel Gustafson Derby, and two brothers, William F. and Donald M. Derby. Funeral held at Taylor and Modeen, burial at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.THC Attended circus with mother Ethel Derby, brother William F. Derby Jr., and neighbors Loretta Dillus and her mother Maby (Maby is probably Anna Albina Dillus who perished in the fire with her daughter Loretta). Caroline Marie Derby, white female, age 6, of 19 Boswell Road, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Taylor and Modeen for burial.COR Identified by her father, William Derby on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Buried at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford (per brother) The estate of Carolyn M. Derby, 19 Boswell St, Hartford, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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age 7 |
25 Boswell Road, West HartfordDL |
7-year-old Loretta Dillus and her mother Mrs. Anna Staskavich, child and wife of George P. Dillus died on July 6, 1944. Funeral held at the home of her mother, Mrs. Staskavich Ambrose of Windsorville, mass at St. Catherine's Church, Broad Brook, burial in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Broad Brook, CT.THC Loretta and her mother attended circus with Ethel, Carolyn and William F. Derby Jr. Loretta Dillus, white female, age 7, of 25 Boswell Road, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Dr. Danworth(?), Dentist. Identification No. 1542. Body delivered to John Ahern for burial.COR Identified by dentist on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Loretta Dillus was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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age 36 |
25 Boswell Road, West HartfordDL |
Anna and her daughter attended the circus with Ethel, Carolyn and William F. Derby Jr. Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Mrs. Anna Staskavich Dillus and her 7-year-old daughter Loretta Dillus, wife and child of George P. Dillus died on July 6, 1944. Funeral held at the home of her mother, Mrs. Staskavich Ambrose of Windsorville, mass at St. Catherine's Church, Broad Brook, burial in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Broad Brook, CT.THC Anna Dillus, white female, age 36, of 25 Boswell Road, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Dr. Danworth(?), Dentist. Identification No. 1577. Body delivered to John Ahern for burial.COR The estate of Anna S. Dillus was awarded $8,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Dineen, William Joseph |
age 7 |
73 Market St., HartfordDL |
William J. Dineen, 8-year-old son of Hartford Detective Sergeant William J. and Rose Cody Dineen, died July 6, 1944. Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters, Marian and Elaine Dineen. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Age: 8 DL Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Went to circus with sister Marion, 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 William J. Dineen, white male, age 8, of 73 Martin, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by father. Identification No. 1561. Body delivered to Farley funeral home for burial.COR The estate of William J. Dineen, Jr., 73 Martin St, Hartford, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC See William's memorial at findagrave.com. |
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Duhamel, Alice |
age 23 |
79 Orange St., HartfordDL |
Alice attended the circus with her niece Jacqueline Carrier. Both perished in the fire, and both are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield, CT. Alice B. Duhamel, 25, of 77 Orange St, Hartford was identified by Mrs. Rolande A. Carrier on Thursday, 7/7/1944.THC Age: 35 DL Alice was employed at the Associated Transport Company. Alice Duhamel, white female, age 35 [incorrect], of 79 Orange St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by an unknown person. Identification No. 2114. Body delivered to Fisette for burial.COR The estate of Alice B. DuHamel was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Edson, Ellen |
age 3 |
South ManchesterDL |
Ellen Patricia Edson, young daughter of Alden Edson, died July 6, 1944 in Municipal Hospital. She would have been 4 years old in October. She is survived by her father, and her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forrest of Jersey City, NJ and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene D. Edson of Manchester, CT. On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC Ellen Polrica Edson, age 3 1/2 DL Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944, died at Municipal Hospital.THC Ellen Polrica Edson, white female, age 3 yrs 8 mos, of 74 Plymouth Lane, Manchester, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Luish(?) funeral home, Manchester for burial.COR Ellen attended the circus with neighbor Doris Shinkel, who also died in the fire. Alden P. Edson, administrator of the estate of Ellen P. Edson, 55 Imlay St, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Elliott, Jane N. |
age 43 |
17 Center St., WethersfieldDL |
Mrs. Jane (Norden) Elliott, wife of Donald Elliott, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Willimantic New Cemetery, Willimantic, CT Jane M. N. Elliott, 42, identified by H.C. Christianson, brother-in-law, on Thursday, 7/8/1944.THC Age: 42 DL Jane N. Elliott, white female, age 42, of Center St, Wethersfield, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identification No. 1573. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR The estate of Jennie M. Elliott was awarded $9,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Elliott, Richard Edward |
age 6 |
17 Center St., WethersfieldDL |
Richard Edward Elliott, son of Donald and the late Jane (Norden) Elliott, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Willimantic New Cemetery, Willimantic, CT Identified by uncle H.C. Christianson on Thursday, 7/8/1944.THC Richard E. Elliott, white male, age 6, of Center St, Wethersfield, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identification No. 4587. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR The estate of Richard E. Elliott was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Erickson, Raymond |
age 6 |
245 William St, Middletown |
aka Raymond A. Erickson., Jr. On the "Missing List", Friday, 7/7/44. THC Raymond's body was never identified. It had been reported that Raymond's uncle, Stanley Kurneta, a patient at Hartford Hospital following the fire, took Raymond to Municipal Hospital after both were burned in the blaze. A sister of Kurneta talked with Stanley at Hartford Hospital and Kurneta did not know what happened to the boy since they were separated in the panic at the fire. THC Raymond A. Erickson was listed on the State War Council's list of "reliably reported missing" on 7/11/44.THC The estate of Raymond A. Erickson was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC Cousin of Mary Kurnetta, also a victim. WCF |
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Fifield, Grace |
age 47 |
Newport, VT |
Mrs. Fifield, of Newport, VT, was reported missing and was believed to be an amnesia victim. She was visiting relatives in Wethersfield, CT, and attended the circus with her 16 year old son who says his mother was ahead of him when he left the burning tent. Mrs. Fifield's husband has visited the four hospitals and has viewed the unidentified dead and says that his wife is not among them. Mrs. Fifield's body was never identified. Mrs. William Fifield was listed on the State War Council's list of "reliably reported missing" on 7/11/44.THC The estate of Grace Smith Fifield was awarded $9,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Fitzgerald, James W. III |
age 3 |
361 Hillside Ave, MiddletownDL |
On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC Died at Municipal Hospital during the night of 7/10/1944. Age: 3 1/2DL James Walter Fitzgerald 2nd, age 3 1/2, son of Jawes W. and Marian Stenberg Fitzgerald, died at Municipal Hospital Tuesday, 7/11/44 from burns. James' mother and brother David A. Fitzgerald were also burned in the fire, and survived. Funeral at Taylor & Modeen, burial in Center Cemetery, Newington.THC James Fitzgerald, white male, age 3 1/2, of 361 Hillside Ave, Hartford, died at Municipal Hospital at 5:13 am, July 11, 1944, from 2nd and 3rd degree burns, in spite of supportive treatment including plasma transfusions. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR The estate of James W. Fitzgerald 2nd, age 3 years, nine months, was awarded $6,750 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Fitzsimmons, Shileen |
age 3 |
2425 Fairfield Ave, BridgeportDL |
Shileen Teresa Fitzsimmons, daughter of former Hartford residents Robert E. and Margaret M. Fitzsimmons, died in the circus fire 7/6/1944. Funeral held at Dillon's Funeral Home, burial at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC Died July 10th.WCF Shieleen Fitzsimmons, age: 3 1/2 DL Shieleen Fitzsimmons, white female, age 3 1/2, of 2425 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her father Robt. E. Fitzsimmons. Identification No. 1508. Body delivered to Dillon for burial.COR |
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Ford, Louise |
age 80 |
400 Park Road, West HartfordDL |
Died at St. Francis Hospital... "Louise Mutter Edwards Ford"... Buried at Old Center Cemetery, Cromwell. Mrs. Louise Edwards Ford, widow of John J. Ford, died late Friday night 7/7 at St. Francis Hospital from burns received at the circus fire. She was born in NYC and lived most of her life here, was a member of the Cromwell Baptist Church,, and leaves a son Frederick J. Edwards, daughter Mrs. Flora Walache, and six grandchildren. Funeral held at Taylor and Modeen, burial in New East Cemetery, Cromwell.THC Louise Ford, white female, age 80, of 400 Park Road, West Hartford, died at St. Francis Hospital at 10:58 pm, July 7, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Louise E. Ford was awarded $6,753.85 by the arbitration board.THC Badly burned, in critical condition at St. Francis Hospital early Friday, 7/7/44.THC Died July 7th.WCF
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Franz, Mary Rester |
age 30 |
South Coventry DL |
Sister
of Rose and Elizabeth Rester and mother of William Franz, also
victims. WCF Mary Franz, white female, age 30, of So. Coventry, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her husband. Identification No. 1587. Body delivered to Killourney for burial.COR Identified by her husband on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Mary M. Franz, of Philadephia, was awarded $8,750 by the arbitration board.THC Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rester of South Coventry. Glastonbury native. Mrs. Franz leaves husband William Franz, employed in Philadelphia. Funeral held at Killourney Brothers Chapel in Willimantic, burial in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery, South Coventry.THC |
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Franz, William |
age 3 |
South CoventryDL
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Son of Mary Franz, also a victim. WCF Age: 3 1/2DL Billy Franz, white male, age 3 1/2, of So. Coventry, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by his father. Identification No. 1531. Body delivered to Killourney for burial.COR Identified by his father on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Born in Philadelphia. Funeral held at Killourney Brothers Chapel in Willimantic, burial in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery, South Coventry.THC The estate of William Franz, Jr., of Willimantic, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Gallucci, Mary Jane |
age 5 |
106 Edwards St., HartfordDL |
Daughter of John and Ruth (Hogan) Gallucci. Age: 6DL Identified by Joseph A. DeNezzo on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mary Jane attended the circus with her grandmother Rose Gallucci, her aunt Katherine DeNezzo and cousin Joseph DeNezzo. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Mary Jane was originally buried with grandmother Rose Gallucci; she was disinterred and reinterred on 2/14/1974 to section R, lot 814 where her mother Ruth H. Gallucci is buried.PC Mary J. Gallucci, white female, age 6, of 106 Edwards Street, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Jos. DeNezzo. Identification No. 4505. Body delivered to Laraia & Sagarino for burial.COR The estate of Mary Jane Gallucci was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Gallucci, Rose |
age 55 |
106 Edwards St, HartfordDL |
aka Rose (Buglise) Gallucci, wife of Antonion Gallucci. Identified by Joseph A. DeNezzo on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mrs. Rose Buglise Gallucci, wife of Antonio Gallucci, perished in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44, with her daughter, Mrs. Katherine Gallucci DeNezzo and two grandchildren, Joseph A. DeNezzo, Jr. and Mary Jane Gallucci. Born in New York City, she leaves one daughter and two sons. Funeral held at Laraia and Sagarino Funeral Home, with mass at St. Anthony's Church, burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.THC Mrs. Gallucci attended the circus with her granddaughter Mary Jane Gallucci, her daughter Katherine DeNezzo and grandson Joseph DeNezzo. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Rose Gallucci, white female, age 55, of 106 Edwards Street, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Leonard Gallucci. Identification No. 1546. Body delivered to Laraia & Sagarino for burial.COR The estate of Rose M. Gallucci was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Garrison, Margaret N. |
age 69 |
598 Burnside Ave, East HartfordDL |
Miss Margaret Garrison died 7/6/1944 in the circus fire. She was a member of Welcome Rebekah Lodge, IOOF, and was very active in Civilian Defense work in East Hartford. Funeral held at St. John's Episcopal Church, East Hartford, buried at Sparkill, NY. THC Margaret Garrison, white female, age 69, of 598 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Newkirk & Whitney for burial.COR Identified by Mrs. Hillis on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Margaret M. Garrison was awarded $5,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Goff, Maurice |
age 24 |
62 Bellevue Sq, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Arnold Goff died Thursday, 7/6/44, in the circus fire. She leaves husband Arnold Goff, sisters Mabell Epps, Emma Wells, and Theresa Ward, and brother Robert B. Wells. Mrs. Goff's daughter Muriel perished with her in the fire. Funeral held at Johnson's Funeral Home, burial in Northwood Cemetery, Wilson.THC Identified by Arnold Goff on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Attended the circus with her daughter Muriel. Both were killed in the fire, and both are buried at Northwood Cemetery, Windsor, CT. Maurice Goff, colored male, age 24, of 62 Bellevue Square, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Arnold Goff. Identification No. 4510. Body delivered to Johnson for burial.COR |
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Goff, Muriel |
age 4 |
62 Bellevue Sq., HartfordDL |
Attended the circus with her mother, Maurice Goff. Both were killed in the fire, and both are buried at Northwood Cemetery, Windsor, CT. Identified by Robert Wells, a friend, on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Muriel Goff, colored female, age 4, of 62 Bellevue Square, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Robert Wells. Identification No. 1509. Body delivered to Johnson for burial.COR The estate of Muriel G. Goff was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Goldstein, Adrienne |
age 3 |
23 Andover St, HartfordDL |
Adrian Beverly Goldstein, aged 3 years, daughter of Captain Leonard and the late Sylvia (Lagary) Goldstein, died July 6, 1944. (alternate spelling as printed in The Hartford Times obituary) Identified by Sergeant Weinstein on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Double funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Lagary Goldstein and Adrianne Beverly Goldstein, wife and daughter of Captain Leonard Goldstein, held at Hartford Memorial Chapel, 826 Albany Ave. Burial in Barbour Street Cemetery. THC Father listed as "Morris" (not Leonard) on JOWBR. Adrienne Beverly Goldstein, born 03-25-1941, died 07-06-1944, buried in Sharai Torah (Federation) Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot D38. JOWBR Adrienne Goldstein, white female, age 3, of 23 Andover St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by an uncle, Samuel Weinstein of the Hartford Police Dept. Identification No. 1539. Body delivered to Hartford Memorial Chapel for burial.COR The estate of Adrienne Beverly Goldstein was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Goldstein, Sylvia |
age 27 |
23 Andover St, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Sylvia (Lagary) Goldstein, wife of Captain Leonard Goldstein died on July 6, 1944. Age: 25DL Identified by Sergeant Weinstein, uncle, on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Double funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Lagary Goldstein and Adrianne Beverly Goldstein, wife and daughter of Captain Leonard Goldstein, held at Hartford Memorial Chapel, 826 Albany Ave. Burial in Barbour Street Cemetery.THC Spouse listed as "Morris" (not Leonard) on JOWBR. Sylvia Goldstein (Lagary), born 09-10-1916, died 07-06-1944, buried in Sharai Torah (Federation), Hartford, CT, plot D37. JOWBR Sylvia Goldstein, white female, age 25, of 23 Andover St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Sgt. Samuel Weinstein of the Hartford Police Dept. Identification No. 2168. Body delivered to Hartford Memorial Chapel for burial.COR
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Gorsky, Kenneth |
age 5 |
2674 Main St, HartfordDL |
The funeral for Kenneth Gorsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gorsky, who died in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44, was held at the Weinstein Funeral Home, with burial in Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield.THC Went to circus with his cousin Shirley Kellin, where both would perish in the fire. Age: 5 1/2DL Kenneth Gorsky, white male, age 5 1/2, of 2674 Main, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Dr. Chris Roslyn(?). Identification No. 1562. Body delivered to Weinstein Funeral Home for burial.COR Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Kenneth Gorsky was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC Kenneth Gorsky, born 01-02-1939, died 07-06-1944, buried at Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT, plot I13. JOWBR
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Goulko, Ann |
age 36 |
130 Maplewood Ave, West HartfordDL |
Mother of Nancy M. Goulko #2106 - Ann Goulko, white female, 36 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 from trauma to head and torso from fire conflagration and severe burns. Identified by her husband. Body delivered to James L. Pratt Funeral Service for burial. COR Identified by her husband on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Martin Goulko, administrator of the estate of Ann Goulko, 103 Maplewood Ave, West Hartford , was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Goulko, Claire Margaret |
age 17 |
130 Maplewood Ave, West HartfordCOR |
Clara Goulko, white female, 16 years old, suffered trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns from fire conflagration and was operated upon for skin grafting, died following the operation from shock (surgical), congestive heart failure on August 17th, 1944 at 4:45 pm.COR Clara Goulka, 13, 103 Maplewood Ave, still remained at St. Francis Hospital Monday, July 11.THC |
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Goulko, Elizabeth |
age 2 |
95 Monticello Terrace, Great Hills, Staten Island, NYDL |
Buried in Valhalla Beautiful, Staten Island (Ocean View). Elizabeth Josephine Barrows Goulko DL Elizabeth Josephine Barrows Goulko, white female, 22 years old, was found dead on scene, July 6, 1944, at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns from fire conflagration. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home for burial. COR Identified by her father-in-law J.C. Burrows on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Martin Goulko, administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Goulko, 95 Monticello Terr, Great Hills, Staten Island, NY, was awarded $10,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Goulko, Nancy M. |
age 6 |
130 Maplewood Ave., West HartfordDL |
Daughter of Ann Goulko #1523 - Nancy M. Goulko, white female, 5 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944, at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns from fire conflagration. Identified by her father. Body delivered to James L. Pratt Funeral Service for burial. COR Identified by her father on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Martin Goulko, administrator of the estate of Nancy Goulko, 103 Maplewood Ave, West Hartford, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Grant, Hulda |
age 28 |
143 Cannon St, East HartfordDL |
Hulda Miller Grant, white female, 28 years old, found dead on scene July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body was delivered to Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home. COR Identified by Frank Callato, friend, on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Mrs. Hulda Miller Grant, wife of William B. Grant, died in the fire Thursday, 7/6/44. She also leaves a daughter, Carolyn Mae Brown of East Hartford. Funeral held at Taylor & Modeen, burial in Alderbrook Cemetery, Guilford, CT.THC |
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Gray, Helen F. |
age 65 |
58 Forest St,DL Providence, RI |
Mrs. Helen Gray, died Wednesday 7/12 at Municipal Hospital as a result of burns received at the circus fire. Funeral arrangements by Monihan Funeral Home, Providence, RI. THC Helen F. Gray, white female, 65 years old, was severely burned and taken to Municipal Hospital where, in spite of supportive treatment, plasma transfusions, etc. she expired on July 12, 1944 at 1:10 am from 2nd and 3rd degree burns by fire. Body was delivered to Dillon Funeral Home. COR On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC Died at Municipal Hospital early Wednesday, 7/12/1944. The estate of Helen F. Gray, was awarded $9,600 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Hagar, Audrey |
age 22 |
43 Hastings St, Bar Harbor, Long Island, NYDL |
Visiting Marlborough, CT DL Identified by her husband on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC #2170 - Audrey Hager, white female, 22 years old, was found dead on scene, July 6, 1944, at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by James Hager. Body delivered to James L. Pratt Funeral Service for burial. COR |
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Hart, Nellie Francis |
age 69 |
New Britain |
On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Mrs. Nellie F. Hart died at Municipal Hospital as a result of burns received at the circus fire. A native of Watertown, Mass., lived in Plainville for 20 years. Leaves three sons. Funeral held at Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville; burial at West Cemetery, Plainville.THC From New Britain or Plainville? Corner's report crossed out New Britain and hand wrote Plainville. Nellie Hart, white female, age 68, of 16 Whiting St, Plainville, died at Municipal Hospital at 3:45 am, July 25, 1944, from 3rd degree burns of arms, legs, face and body - about 45% of body, despite supportive treatment, Penicillin, etc. Body delivered to Bailey for burial.COR The estate of Nellie Hart, Plainville was awarded $4,650 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Hess, Minnie |
age 42 |
8750 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NYDL |
The funeral for Miss Minnie Hess was held at Kasdan Brothers Funeral Home, Brooklyn, NY, with burial in Beth Daniel Cemetery, Elmont, Long Island. Miss Hess died Thursday, 7/6/1944 in the circus fire.THC Identified by Hyman Karuk on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Minnie Hess, white female, age 42, of 8750 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Hyman Koreth(?)(wifes neice)(?). Identification No. 1579. Body delivered to Weinstein Funeral Home for burial.COR Miss Hess' watch was found with the body of Irene North. The watch was released to Miss Hess' brother. The estate of Minnie Hess, age 40, was awarded $13,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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age 65 |
46 Church St, NorwichDL |
On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/44, critical condition. THC Buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, CT. Mrs. Hindle attended the circus with her grandson Edmund Hall Hindle and daughter-in-law Mary Hindle. Edmund and Mary would survive, Ada was not as fortunate. Mrs. Ada (Hall) Hindle, wife of Edmund Hindle, died Wednesday, 7/26/44, at Municipal Hospital from burns received in the circus fire. Mrs. Hindle's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary M. Hindle of Manchester and the latter's son were also burned in the fire. Born July 25, 1879 in Lancashire, England, and came to Norwich, Conn. in 1904. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, and several siblings. THC Ada Hindle, white female, 64 years old, sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her legs, body, neck and back, by conflagration, and was taken to Municipal Hospital where, in spite of supportive treatment, she expired on July 26, 1944 at 5:25 am. COR The estate of Ada Hindle, was awarded $8,825 by the arbitration board.THC |
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age 5 |
Salisbury LakevilleDL |
Son of Mrs. Charles Hines (who gave birth to another son on July 8, 1944) and Lakeville veterinarian Dr. C. P. Hines. Peter Hignes, Lakeville, identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Attended the circus with grandfather Edwin G. Woodward, grandmother Lucille Woodward, Elizabeth Putnam and her daughter and Mary S. Putnam., and Edith Browne Corttis. All died from injuries received in the fire. Peter Woodard Hines, white male, age 5, of Lakeville, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Roger Newkirk for burial.COR The estate of Peter M. Hines was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Johnson, Helen Marie |
age 54 |
21 Belanger St, West HartfordDL |
Mrs. Helen Marie Johnson and her granddaughter Constance Louise Pellens, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Gerard Pellins, died at the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. Mrs. Johnson, formerly of Waterford, leaves husband Alvin Johnson and two daughters. Double funeral held at Taylor & Modeen, burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.THC Helen A. Johnson DL Helen Marie Johnson, white female, age 54, of 54 Boardman Ave, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR Identified by her son-in-law on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Helen Marie Johnson, age 55, was awarded $7,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Kavalier, Esther |
age 39 |
65 Griswold Dr, West HartfordDL |
Mrs. Esther H. Cavalier, died at Municipal Hospital. Attended the circus with her daughter, Sandra Kavalier. Both died. Both are buried in Emanuel Cemetery in Wethersfield, CT. Esther Kavalier, white female, age 39, of 65 Griswold Dr, West Hartford, died at Municipal Hospital at 6:30 pm, July 7, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to Weinstein Funeral Home for burial.COR Mrs. Samuel L. Kavalier, died at Municipal Hospital, identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Esther Hoffman Kavalier, age 37, was awarded $13,000 by the arbitration board.THC Esther H. Kavalier, born 1905, died 07-07-1944, buried in Emanuel Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot H1. JOWBR
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Kavalier, Sandra |
age 6 |
65 Griswold Dr, West HartfordDL |
Attended the circus with her mother, Esther Kavalier. Both died. Sandra (Cientara) Kavalier, age 5DL On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Cynthia Kavalier, 65 Griswold Dr, West Hartford, a child, identified by her father Samuel L. Kavalier on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Sandra Kavalier, white female, age 5, of 65 Griswold Dr, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Weinstein Funeral Home for burial.COR The estate of Sandra Lois Kavalier was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC Sandra Lois Kavalier, born 1938, died 07-06-1944, buried in Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT, plot H2. JOWBR
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Kelley, Dorothy E. |
age 48 |
21 Boswell Rd, West HartfordDL |
Dorothy (Dennett) Kelly, beloved wife of Edward P. Kelly, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Mrs. Dorothy Dennett Kelly, wife of Edward P. Kelly, died Thursday, 7/6/44, at the circus fire. Born in Portsmouth, NH. Funeral services held at Ahern Funeral Home. THC Dorothy Kelley, white female, age 41, of 21 Boswell St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Tho. J. Cion(?). Identification tag No. 2169. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home for burial.COR Identified by Thomas Cross, a friend, on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Dorothy E. Kelly, 21 Boswell Rd, West Hartford, was awarded $13,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Kellin, Shirley Ann |
age 16 |
1718 Asylum Ave, HartfordDL |
Took her cousin Kenneth Gorsky to the circus, where both would perish. Identified by Sam Kellin on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Miss Kellin's funeral was held at the Weinstein Funeral Home, and burial was in Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield. She leaves her parents, Samuel and Sophie Kellin, and a brother, Myron Kellin. Shirley was a graduate of William Hall High School, West Hartford.THC Age: 17DL Shirley Kellin, born 08-14-1927, died 07-06-1944, buried at Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT, plot I14. JOWBR Sherly Ann Kellin, white female, age 17, of 1718 Asylum St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Sam Kellin. Identification tag No. 1563. Body delivered to Weinstein Funeral Home for burial.COR |
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Koob, Helen |
age 44 |
544 Park Rd, West HartfordDL |
Mrs. Helen Marie Koob, wife of B. Herbert Koob, and their son, B. Herbert Koob, Jr., died at the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44. Besides her husband, Mrs. Koob leaves a daughter, Gloria Koob. Funeral held at the Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, burial in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.THC Helen Marie Koob, aged 44, and B. Herbert Koob Jr., aged 7, wife and son of B. Herbert Koob died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery. Helen Koob, white female, age 44, of 544 Park Rd, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by Jim G(?). Identification tag No. 2116. Body delivered to Newkirk and Whitney for burial.COR Identified by B.H. Koob on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Helen Marie Koob, was awarded $9,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Koob, Herbert Jr. |
age 7 |
544 Park Rd, West HartfordDL |
B. Herbert Koob Jr., aged 7, and Helen Marie Koob, aged 44, son and wife of B. Herbert Koob died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery. B. Herbert Koob, Jr.DL Herbert Koob, white male, age 7, of 544 Park Rd, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by father. Identification tag No. 2101. Body delivered to Newkirk and Whitney for burial.COR
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Kruh, Roslyn |
age 22 |
15 Wiltshire Lane, West HartfordDL |
Roslyn Kruh, born 1922, died 07-16-1944, buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot C63. JOWBR aka Rusty (because of her red hair). Went to the circus with her Aunt and two cousins who were visiting from NY. Roslyn's mother was going to go, but she was ill so Rosyln went in her place. Roslyn helped her party escape the burning tent, and went back in to help others. She suffered burns on her feet and complete dehydration, and succumbed to kidney failure after 10 days in the hospital. CFR See Miss Kruh's memorial at findagrave.com. 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 Rosyln Chia Kruh died Sunday evening, 7/16, at St. Francis' Hospital, from burns received at the circus fire. Born in Hartford, she attended the Holcomb Street School and and Weaver High School. She was a bookkeeper at Siegel's Shop on Pratt Street. Besides her parents, she leaves two brothers. Funeral held at Weinstein Funeral Home, burial in the Share-Torah Lodge section of Zion Hill Cemetery. THC Roslyn Kruh, 22 year old white female, came to an untimely death at 11:15 pm on July 16, 1944 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford as a result of 1st and 2nd degree burns of the face, breasts, back, arms and legs sustained when the tent ignited at the circus. Rosyln was admitted to St. Francis Hospital at 3:30 on July 6th, and in spite of supportive treatment ran a down-hill course and expired on July 16. Body delivered to Weinstein for burial.COR Hyman Kruh, adminstrator of the estate of Roslyn Kruh, 15 Wilshire Lane, West Hartford, was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Kuhnly, Dorothy |
age 36 |
28 White St, RockvilleDL |
Wife of Francis Kuhnly. Age: 35 DL Mrs. Kuhnly attended the circus with her children, Georgianna, Roberta and Barry. Mrs. Kuhnly and Georgianna 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. Mrs. Kuhnly died on Thursday, July 6th. TWT Dorothy Kuhnly, white female, age 35, of 28 White St, Rockville, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by John Booke. Identification tag No. 2121. On the body was found a wrist watch, turned over to coroner's office. Body delivered to Ladd, Rockville, for burial.COR "Dorothy B. Kuhnly" is buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Born 1908. Dorothy was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas group. Members of the group paid final respects to Miss Kuhnly together. THC Dorothy may have fallen, and her daughter Georgianna stopped to help her and both were overcome by the crowd, or possibly Georgianna fell and Dorothy stopped to help (from a personal account).
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Kuhnly, Georgianna |
age 12 |
28 White St, RockvilleDL |
Georgianna attended the circus with her mother, Dorothy, and siblings Roberta and Barry. 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. Georgianna died on Monday, July 10. TWT On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Georgianna May Kuhnly, 12, daughter of Francis Kuhnly died shortly after noon on July 10th at Municipal Hospital from burns suffered at the circus fire. Born in Rockville on May 30, 1932, Georgianna was an active junior member of the Red Cross. Georgianna Kuhnly, white female, age 12, of 28 White St, Rockville, died at Municipal Hospital at 12:05 pm, July 10, 1944, from 2nd and 3rd degree burns, in spite of supportive treatment and plasma transfusions. Body delivered to Ladd, Rockville, for burial.COR The estate of Georgiana M. Kuhnly was awarded $7,850 by the arbitration board.THC "Georgianna M. Kuhnly" is buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Born 1932. Georgianna may have fallen, and her mother Dorothy stopped to help her and both were overcome by the crowd, or possibly Dorothy fell and Georgianna stopped to help (from a personal account).
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Kurnetta, Mary |
age 18 |
101 Hotchkiss St, MiddletownDL |
Kurneta with one T appears to be the correct spelling. Possibly attended the circus with survivor Stanley Kurnetta, also of Middletown. Cousin of Raymond Erickson, Jr., also a victim. WCF Age: 19DL Mary Kurneta, white female, age 19, of Hotchkiss St, Middletown, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home for burial.COR Identified by her brother-in-law on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Mary J. Kurnetta was awarded $9,500 by the arbitration board.THC "Mary J. Kurneta" buried at Calvary Cemetery, Middletown. Born 1926.
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Lapuk, Sarah |
age 40 |
240 Cornwall St, HartfordDL |
Sarah Lapuk, born 1904, died 07-09-1944, buried in Young Ludmir Benevelent Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot B43. JOWBR "Sally" Lapuk, white female, age 40, of 240 Cornwall St, Hartford, died at Municipal Hospital at 1:50 pm, July 9, 1944, from 2nd and 3rd degree burns, in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Weinstein for burial.COR The estate of Sarah Lapuk was awarded $11,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Lapuk, Seymour |
age 8 |
240 Cornwall St, HartfordDL |
The funeral for Seymour Jerome Lapuk, son of David and Sarah Israel Lapuk, who died in the circus fire Thursday, 7/6/44, was held at the Weinstein Funeral Home, with burial in the Young Ludmier Benefit Association Cemetery. Besides his parents, Seymour leaves a brother, Marvin Lapuk.THC Identified by his father on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Seymour J. Lapuk, white male, age 8, of 240 Cornwall St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by father. Identification tag No. 1537. Body delivered to Weinstein Funeral Home for burial.COR The estate of Seymour J. Lapuk was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC Seymour J. Lapuk, born 1936, died 07-06-1944, buried in Young Ludmir Benevelent Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot B42. JOWBR
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LeVasseur, Marion |
age 32 |
761 Burlington Ave, BristolDL |
Ludger W. LeVasseur identified the badly burned body of his wife, Marion LeVasseur, at the morgue at the State Armory. Their son Gerald LeVasseur, 5, who attended the circus with his mother, was badly burned and is said to be in serious condition at Municipal Hospital. Marion and Gerald attended the circus with Mrs. James Eustice, Mrs. M. E. Linxweiller and the latter's daughter, Mary Ann. Born 9/3/1911 in Providence, RI. Marion was a registered nurse, a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Connecticut Nurses Association. Identified by her husband on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Age: 30 DL Marion R. LeVasseur, white female, age 30, of 761 Burlington Ave, Bristol, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by husband. Identification tag No. 1548. Body delivered to Dunn Funeral Home, Bristol, for burial.COR The estate of Marion R. LeVasseur, age 30, was awarded $11,000 by the arbitration board.THC Buried in the family plot in St. Joseph's new cemetery (Bristol?) |
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Locke, Elaine Ida |
age 6 |
579 Hills St, East HartfordDL |
Born 5/25/38, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Elaine Locke, her mother Mrs. Viola Locke, and cousins Edith W. Budrick and Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. all died Thursday, 7/6, in the circus fire. Miss Locke leaves her father, Frank W. Locke and a brother, Lawrence, who survived the fire. Funeral services for all four victims held at Watson Funeral Home, Manchester, with burials in East Cemetery, Manchester.THC Attended circus with her mother Viola Anne Locke, aunt Edith May Wickham Budrick, and cousins Edith Wickham Budrick and Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. All perished in the fire. Identified by her uncle on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Elaine Locke, white female, age 6, of 579 Hills St, East Hartford, Conn, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her uncle Herbert Wickham. Identification No. 1535. Body delivered to Watkins, Manchester for burial.COR The estate of Elaine Ida Locke was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Locke, Viola Anne |
age 40 |
579 Hills St, East HartfordDL |
aka Viola Ann Wickham Locke. Born 2/27/04, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Mrs. Viola Locke, her daughter Elaine Locke, her niece Edith W. Budrick, and her nephew Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. all died Thursday, 7/6, in the circus fire. Mrs. Locke leaves her husband, Frank W. Locke and a son, Lawrence, who survived the fire. Funeral services for all four victims held at Watson Funeral Home, Manchester, with burials in East Cemetery, Manchester.THC Attended circus with her daughter Elaine I. Locke, sister Mrs. Edith May Wickham Budrick, niece Edith Wickham Budrick, and nephew Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. All perished in the fire. Identified by a friend on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Viola Locke, white female, age 49, of 579 Hills St, East Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Herbert Wickham. Identification tag No. 4507. On the body was found a ring, turned over to the coroner's office. Body delivered to Watkins, Manchester, for burial.COR The estate of Viola Anna Locke was awarded $11,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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age 4 |
136 William St, MiddletownDL |
Sandra Louise Logan attended the circus with her mother, Lillian (Tillbrook) Logan, and her grandmother, Emma (Walter) Tillbrook. Lillian had Sandra under her arm as she tried to get her out safely, but Sandra fell from her arm, and was trampled and then burned. Sandra's body was identified by her father, Harold Douglas Logan. (from family member) Sandra L. Logan, white female, age 4, of 136 Williams St, Middletown, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her father. Identification tag No. 2187. Body delivered to Doolittle, Middletown, for burial.COR Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Sandra L. Logan was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC See Sandra's listing at findagrave.com. Click here to read a powerful blog by Sandra Logan's niece about how the loss of Sandra affected their family for generations. Includes a photo of Sandra from 1943.
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Marcovicz, Stephanie |
age 30 |
24 Morris St, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Stephanie Marcovicz and Francis Marcovicz, Jr., wife and son of Francis Marcovicz, died July 6, 1944. Double funeral held at Talarski Funeral Home, mass at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, burial in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Stephania Marcowicz, white female, age 31, of 24 Morris St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her brother-in-law. Identification tag No. 1517. On the body was found a watch, ring and wedding ring, turned over to the coroner's office. Body delivered to Tularksi for burial.COR Identified by a relative on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Stephanie Marcovicz, age 31, was awarded $9,000 by the arbitration board.THC Stephania Marcowicz, age 31 DL
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Marcovicz, Francis Jr. |
age 4 |
24 Morris St, HartfordDL |
Francis Marcovicz, Jr. and Mrs. Stephanie Marcovicz, son and wife of Francis Marcovicz, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Francis Marcowicz, white male, age 5, of 20 Morris St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by his brother-in-law (probably meant his mother's b-i-l). Identification tag No. 1525. Body delivered to Tularski for burial.COR Identified by a relative on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Frank Marcovicz was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC Age: 5DL
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Marcus, Martin |
age 44 |
102 Baltimore St, HartfordDL |
Martin (Max) MarcusDL Martin (Max) Marcus, proprietor of the Atlas Cleaning and Dyeing Company at 3204 Main St., died Thursday, 7/6/44 at the circus fire, funeral held at Hartford Memorial Chapel. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elsie Kaplan Marcus, and two sons, Melvin and Aaron Marcus. Burial in Barbour Street Cemetery.THC Martin Marcus, white male, age 44, of 102 Baltimore St, Hartford, died in Hartford on July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identification tag No. 4555. Body delivered to Memorial Chapel for burial.COR Identified by brother-in-law on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC The estate of Martin (Max) Marcus was awarded $12,000 by the arbitration board.THC Martin Marcus, born 1900, died 07-06-1944, buried at Aqudas Achim Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot R44.JOWBR
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Mason, Jarvis W. |
age 3 |
48 Hickory Lane, West HartfordDL |
Jarvis Woolverton Mason 3rd, aged 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Woolverton Mason, died July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital. Funeral held at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, cremation at Springfield, Mass.THC Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Attended circus with his mother, Marcia McKinney Mason, and sister, Marna May Mason. Only Marna would survive. Jarvis Woolverton Mason 3rd, white male, age 3, of 48 Hickory Lane, West Hartford, died at Municipal Hospital at 9 pm, July 7, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Newkirk and Whitney for burial.COR The estate of Jarvis W. Mason, 3rd, minor, 48 Hickory Lane, West Hartford, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Mason, Marcia McKinney |
age 35 |
48 Hickory Lane, West HartfordDL |
Mrs. Marcia McKinney Mason, wife of Jarvis Woolverton Mason, died Wednesday morning, 7/12/1944, at Hartford Hospital from burns received at the circus fire. Her son, Jarvis W. Mason, 3d, also perished in the fire. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Marna Mason. Funeral held at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, burial at Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, NY.THC Attended circus with her children Jarvis W. and Marna May Mason. Only Marna would survive. Was on the Critical List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/1944. Critical condition at Hartford Hospital, Monday, July 11.THC Died at Hartford Hospital, early Wednesday, 7/12/1944. Marcia Mason, white female, age 35, of 48 Hickory Lane, West Hartford, died at Hartford Hopspital at 4:58 am, July 12, 1944, from 2nd and 3rd degree burns, in spite of supportive treatment, plasma transfusions, etc. She was initially taken to Municipal Hospital on 7/6/44 at 3:00 pm, and transferred to Hartford Hospital on 7/7/4 at 7:18 pm. An autopsy confirmed this information. Body delivered to [not noted] for burial.COR The estate of Marcia McKinney Mason, 48 Hickory Lane, West Hartford, was awarded $13,000 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Mather, Lola Booth |
age 41 |
26 Ashley St, HartfordDL |
Mrs. Lola Booth Mather, widow of Edward H. Mather, died July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Identified by her father on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Lola Mather, white female, age 40, of 26 Ahsley St, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by M S McGrath(?) and father. Identification tag No. 2112. Body delivered to Newkirk and Whitney for burial.COR The estate of Lola Mather, age 40, was awarded $13,500 by the arbitration board.THC Daughter of Mrs. Sarah Booth, also a victim. WCF Age 40DL
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Mather, Sarah Elizabeth |
age 7 |
26 Ashley St, HartfordDL |
Sarah Elizabeth Mather, daughter of Lola Booth Mather, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Sarah Elizabeth Mather, white female, age 7, of 26 Ahsley St, Hartford, died in Hartford on July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Newkirk and Whitney for burial.COR The estate of Sarah E. Mather was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC
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Mathews, Dorothy C. |
age 34 |
38 Walnut St, Rocky HillDL |
Dorothy C. (Scott) Matthews, wife of Stanley W. Matthews, died July 6, 1944. Funeral held at St. Martin's Church, Providence, interment at Central Village, Conn.THC #1582 - Mrs. Dorothy Mathews, white female, 34 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by a friend. Body delivered to Pratt Funeral Service for burial. COR Dorothy S. Mathews, identified by a friend on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Mrs. Dorothy "S. Matthews", "58" Walnut St, Rocky Hill, was active in war work in Drum Hill community.THC The estate of Dorothy Mathews was awarded $10,750 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Mathews, Roslyn |
age 5 |
38 Walnut St, Rocky HillDL |
Roslyn Matthews, daughter of Stanley W. and the late Dorothy Scott Matthews, died July 6, 1944. Funeral held at St. Martin's Church, Providence, interment at Central Village, Conn.THC #1505 - Roslyn Mathews, white female, 5 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by a friend. Body delivered to Pratt Funeral Service for burial.COR |
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Matteson, Theresa E. |
age 46 |
256 Spring St, MeridenDL |
Theresa E. Matteson, white female, adult age unknown, died at Municipal Hospital about 9:00 pm on 7/6/44 from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talarski Funeral Home for burial.COR Identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Probably attended the circus with survivor Howard Mattison, on Hartford Hospital injured list 7/7/44, of same home address. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Born 1898. The estate of Theresa E. Matteson was awarded $8,150 by the arbitration board.THC
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Mearman, Charlotte |
age 7 |
243 Franklin Ave., HartfordDL |
Charlotte Caroline Mearman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mearman, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Old Cemetery, Cromwell, CT. Charlotte Caroline Mearman, daughter of John H. and Edith L. Mearman, died in the circus fire, funeral at the funeral homes of Taylor and Modeen, burial in Old Cemetery, Cromwell. THC Lillian C. Merman, 243 Franklin Ave, a child, identified on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44.THC Charlotte Caroline Mearman DL The estate of Charlotte C. Mearman was awarded $7,000 by the arbitration board.THC Charlotte Caroline Mearman, white female, age 7, of 243 Franklin Ave, Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR See Charlotte's memorial at findagrave.com. |
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Metcalf, Marjorie R. |
age 51 |
66 Vernon Ave, Rockville DL |
Sister of physician Dr. Metcalf CFR Identified by her brother, Dr. Metcalfe on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Dr. Metcalf identified his sister's body at the armory on the evening of 7/6/44. SDN The estate of Marjorie Metcalf was awarded $13,000 by the arbitration board.THC Attended the circus with her niece, Virginia Metcalf, who survived with burns to the arms.SDN Miss Metcalf was the proprietor of Metcalf Drugstore on East Main St. in Rockville for the last 25 years, taking over after her father's death. SDN Marjorie R. Metcalf, white female, age 51, of 66 Vernon Ave, Rockville, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by her brother Dr. E.H/ Mercalf. Identification tag No. 4509. Body delivered to Ladd, Rockville, for burial.COR The funeral for Miss Marjorie R. Metcalf was held at Rockville Methodist Church, burial in Grove Hill Cemetery.THC
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Miles, Monica |
age 6 |
East HaddamDL |
On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital, 7/7/44. THC Attended the circus with siblings Audrey and Willard Miles, and aunt Edith Walters. Miss Walters took her nieces and nephew to the circus as a birthday gift to niece Monica Miles, who was to be six years old Friday, July 7th. Audrey and Willard escaped under the side of the tent; Edith and Monica would both die Friday morning, 7/7/44, at Municipal Hospital. Double funeral held at First Congregational Church, East Haddam, and burial in Little Haddam Cemetery.THC Identified on Friday, 7/7/1944, died at Municipal Hospital.THC Niece of Edith Walters, also a victim.WCF Monica Miles, white female, age 6, of East Haddam, died at Municipal Hospital at 6:55, July 7, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to PaPlace & Ziegr(?) Funeral Home for burial.COR
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Milliken, Stephen Ronald |
age 6 |
21 Hilltop Dr,DL West Hartford |
Stephen Ronald Milliken, son of Charles R. and Dorothy MacManus Milliken, died in the fire 7/6/1944. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Diane Milliken, age 2. Funeral held at St. John's Church, West Hartford, burial at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, CT.THC Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford does not have Stephen Milliken in their records.PC Identified at the armory on Friday, July 7. THC Identified by his dentist on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Stephen attended the circus with the Wakeman family, of which Mrs. Virginia Wakeman and son Bruce Wakeman also lost their lives, while Mr. Elwyn Wakeman and daughter Sandra survived with minor injuries. THC Stephen Ronald Milliken, white male, age 6, of 21 Hilltop Dr, West Hartford, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from 3rd and 4th degree burns. Identified by Dr. Bailey Getes, dentist. Identification tag No. 1541. Body delivered to Pratt for burial.COR The estate of Stephen R. Milliken, age 6, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Martha Moore is survived by two daughters, a son and her husband Walter. Attended circus with her daughter Mae Avery and nieces Janet Moore and Sandra Avery. All would survive except Martha. Martha lived in West Hartford and is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery. Martha lived with her husband, daughter Mae , and grand-daughter Sandra. Martha Moore, white female, age 65, of 25 West View Ave, West Hartford, died at Hartford Hospital at 11:45 pm, August 3, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso, and overwhelming infiltration (Septicemia). Admitted on 7/6/44 with extensive burns, was getting along nicely until she became toxic. Body delivered to Taylor & Modeen for burial.COR On the Injured List at Municipal Hospital as Mrs. Walter Moore, 7/7/44. THC On the Injured List at Hartford Hospital, 7/11/44.THC The estate of Martha Ann Moore, 29 Westview Ave, West Hartford, was awarded $13,500 by the arbitration board.THC |
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Murphy, Charles Walter |
age 4 |
11 Crown St, PlainvilleDL |
Attended the circus with his parents, Walter D. and Hortense Murphy, and sister Patricia, and with the Berube's, Anne and Esther. All but Esther and Patricia would die from injuries received in the fire. Charles also leaves a 7 month old brother, James. Identified by his grandfather on Thursday, 7/6/1944.THC Age: 3DL Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT. Charles Walter Murphy, white male, age 3, of 11 Crown St, Plainville, died at the Barbour St. Circus Grounds at 2:45 pm, July 6, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Identified by grandfather Chas Laughlin(?). Identification tag No. 1520. Body delivered to Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, for burial.COR The estate of Charles W. Murphy, age 3, was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board.THC
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Murphy, Hortense |
age 32 |
11 Crown St, PlainvilleDL |
Attended the circus with herhusband Walter, and children Charles W. and Patricia, and with the Berube's, Anne and Esther. All but Esther and Patricia would die from injuries received in the fire. Mrs. Murphy also leaves a 7 month old son, James. aka Mrs. Walter Murphy, died at Municipal Hospital Saturday morning, 7/8/44 as a result of burns received in the fire. Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT. Mrs. Walter Murphy, identified by on Friday, 7/7/1944.THC Hortense Murphy, white female, age 32, of 11 Crown St, Plainville, died at Municipal Hospital at 12:40 am, July 8, 1944, from severe burns and trauma to head and torso. Body delivered to Bailey Funeral Home, Plainvill |
