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Albert H. Tracy
Albert Haller Tracy was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Albert Haller Tracy was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold V was a general during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army.
Benedict Arnold V was a general during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army.
Benjamin Brewster (financier)
Benjamin Brewster (June 30, 1828 – August 23, 1897) was an American industrialist, financier, and one of the original trustees of Standard Oil.
Benjamin Brewster (June 30, 1828 – August 23, 1897) was an American industrialist, financier, and one of the original trustees of Standard Oil.
Bertram Turetzky
Bertram Turetzky (b. February 14, 1933) is a contemporary American double bass (contrabass) soloist, teacher, and author of The Contemporary Contrabass (1974, 1989), a book that looked at a ...
Bertram Turetzky (b. February 14, 1933) is a contemporary American double bass (contrabass) soloist, teacher, and author of The Contemporary Contrabass (1974, 1989), a book that looked at a ...
Bill Jacobson
Bill Jacobson received a BFA from Brown University in 1977 and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1981.
Bill Jacobson received a BFA from Brown University in 1977 and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1981.
Charles Frederic Chapman
Charles Frederic Chapman (January 4, 1881–March 21, 1976) was an avid boater, editor of Hearst's Motor Boating magazine from 1912 to 1968, co-founder of the United States Power Squadrons, an...
Charles Frederic Chapman (January 4, 1881–March 21, 1976) was an avid boater, editor of Hearst's Motor Boating magazine from 1912 to 1968, co-founder of the United States Power Squadrons, an...
Charles Sholes (Wisconsin politician)
Charles Clark Sholes (January 8, 1816-October 5, 1867) was a Wisconsin politician, Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin, newspaperman.
Charles Clark Sholes (January 8, 1816-October 5, 1867) was a Wisconsin politician, Mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin, newspaperman.
Christopher Coutu
Christopher D. Coutu is an American politician, currently serving as a State Representative in Connecticut.
Christopher D. Coutu is an American politician, currently serving as a State Representative in Connecticut.
Clarke Fraser
Frank Clarke Fraser, OC, FRSC is a Canadian medical geneticist.
Frank Clarke Fraser, OC, FRSC is a Canadian medical geneticist.
Daniel Coit Gilman
Daniel Coit Gilman was an American educator and academician, who was instrumental in founding the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College, and who subsequently served as one of the earliest ...
Daniel Coit Gilman was an American educator and academician, who was instrumental in founding the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College, and who subsequently served as one of the earliest ...
Daniel Huntington (bishop)
Daniel Trumbull Huntington was an American missionary to China.
Daniel Trumbull Huntington was an American missionary to China.
Daniel Trumbull Huntington
Daniel Trumbull Huntington was an American missionary to China.
Daniel Trumbull Huntington was an American missionary to China.
David Ruggles
David Ruggles (March 15, 1810 - December 16, 1849) was an anti-slavery activist who was active in the New York Committee of Vigilance and the Underground Railroad.
David Ruggles (March 15, 1810 - December 16, 1849) was an anti-slavery activist who was active in the New York Committee of Vigilance and the Underground Railroad.
Ebenezer Fitch
Ebenezer Fitch (September 26, 1756 – March 21, 1833) was an American Calvinist clergyman and educator.
Ebenezer Fitch (September 26, 1756 – March 21, 1833) was an American Calvinist clergyman and educator.
Edith Roosevelt
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was the second wife of Theodore Roosevelt and served as First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was the second wife of Theodore Roosevelt and served as First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909.
Edward Tarr
Edward Hankins Tarr (born June 15, 1936 in Norwich, Connecticut), is an American trumpet player and musicologist.
Edward Hankins Tarr (born June 15, 1936 in Norwich, Connecticut), is an American trumpet player and musicologist.
Elisha Clark
Elisha Clark was a Vermont veteran of the American Revolution who was active in government, including serving as the state's first Auditor of Accounts.
Elisha Clark was a Vermont veteran of the American Revolution who was active in government, including serving as the state's first Auditor of Accounts.
Erastus Corning
Erastus Corning I, American businessman and politician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut.
Erastus Corning I, American businessman and politician, was born in Norwich, Connecticut.
Frank Currier
Frank Currier (4 September 1857 – 22 April 1928) was an American actor and director of the silent era.
Frank Currier (4 September 1857 – 22 April 1928) was an American actor and director of the silent era.
Hannah Arnold
Hannah Arnold, also known as Hannah Waterman King, was the mother of Benedict Arnold.
Hannah Arnold, also known as Hannah Waterman King, was the mother of Benedict Arnold.
Henry H. Starkweather
Henry Howard Starkweather was born in Preston, Connecticut on April 29, 1826, and died on Jan 28, 1876 while serving in office as a member of the United States Congress.
Henry Howard Starkweather was born in Preston, Connecticut on April 29, 1826, and died on Jan 28, 1876 while serving in office as a member of the United States Congress.
Homer Hedge
Captain Homer Washington Hedge was a wealthy advertising executive in New York City.
Captain Homer Washington Hedge was a wealthy advertising executive in New York City.
Howie Dickenman
Howie Dickenman (born in Norwich, Connecticut) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils.
Howie Dickenman (born in Norwich, Connecticut) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils.
Increase Moseley
Increase Moseley was a Connecticut and Vermont government official who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
Increase Moseley was a Connecticut and Vermont government official who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
John T. Wait
John Turner Wait (August 27, 1811 – April 21, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
John Turner Wait (August 27, 1811 – April 21, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
John Tracy (politician)
John Tracy (October 26, 1783 Norwich, New London County, Connecticut - June 18, 1864 Oxford, Chenango County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of...
John Tracy (October 26, 1783 Norwich, New London County, Connecticut - June 18, 1864 Oxford, Chenango County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of...
Lafayette S. Foster
Lafayette Sabine Foster (November 22, 1806 – September 19, 1880) was a nineteenth-century American politician and lawyer from Connecticut.
Lafayette Sabine Foster (November 22, 1806 – September 19, 1880) was a nineteenth-century American politician and lawyer from Connecticut.
Lydia Sigourney
Lydia Huntley Sigourney (September 1, 1791 – June 10, 1865), née Lydia Howard Huntley, was a popular American poet during the early and mid 19th century.
Lydia Huntley Sigourney (September 1, 1791 – June 10, 1865), née Lydia Howard Huntley, was a popular American poet during the early and mid 19th century.
Mildred Savage
Mildred Spitz Savage (June 26, 1919 – October 7, 2011) was an American author known for her best-selling novel, Parrish.
Mildred Spitz Savage (June 26, 1919 – October 7, 2011) was an American author known for her best-selling novel, Parrish.
Norm Sebastian
Norm Sebastian (June 19, 1956 – December 22, 2000) was a television meteorologist whose credentials included stops at The Weather Channel and WNYT in Albany, New York.
Norm Sebastian (June 19, 1956 – December 22, 2000) was a television meteorologist whose credentials included stops at The Weather Channel and WNYT in Albany, New York.
Phineas L. Tracy
Phineas Lyman Tracy was a U.S. Representative from New York, brother of Albert Haller Tracy.
Phineas Lyman Tracy was a U.S. Representative from New York, brother of Albert Haller Tracy.
Robert J. Papp, Jr.
Robert J. Papp. Jr. is a United States Coast Guard admiral and the 24th and current Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Robert J. Papp. Jr. is a United States Coast Guard admiral and the 24th and current Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Samuel Huntington (statesman)
Samuel Huntington was a jurist, statesman, and Patriot in the American Revolution from Connecticut.
Samuel Huntington was a jurist, statesman, and Patriot in the American Revolution from Connecticut.
Samuel Kirkland
Samuel Kirkland was a Presbyterian minister and missionary among the Oneida and Tuscarora peoples of present-day western New York State.
Samuel Kirkland was a Presbyterian minister and missionary among the Oneida and Tuscarora peoples of present-day western New York State.
Sarah Harris Fayerweather
Sarah Harris Fayerweather was an African-American born 16 April 1812 in Norwich, Connecticut, who in 1832 as an aspiring teacher was admitted to Prudence Crandall's school in Canterbury, Connect...
Sarah Harris Fayerweather was an African-American born 16 April 1812 in Norwich, Connecticut, who in 1832 as an aspiring teacher was admitted to Prudence Crandall's school in Canterbury, Connect...
Scott Chiasson
Scott Christopher Chiasson (born August 14, 1977 in Norwich, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball pitcher that is currently a free agent.
Scott Christopher Chiasson (born August 14, 1977 in Norwich, Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball pitcher that is currently a free agent.
Sidney Frank
Sidney E. Frank (October 2, 1919 – January 10, 2006) was an American businessman who became a billionaire through his smart promotion of Grey Goose vodka and Jägermeister.
Sidney E. Frank (October 2, 1919 – January 10, 2006) was an American businessman who became a billionaire through his smart promotion of Grey Goose vodka and Jägermeister.
Simon Perkins
General Simon Perkins was an early settler, businessman and surveyor of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, which would later become northeast Ohio.
General Simon Perkins was an early settler, businessman and surveyor of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, which would later become northeast Ohio.
Terence P. Finnegan
Terence P. Finnegan was Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
Terence P. Finnegan was Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas Joseph Dodd (May 15, 1907 – May 24, 1971) was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut, He was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954...
Thomas Joseph Dodd (May 15, 1907 – May 24, 1971) was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut, He was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954...
Thomas L. Harris
Thomas Langrell Harris was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Thomas Langrell Harris was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Thomas Sterry Hunt
Thomas Sterry Hunt (September 5, 1826 – February 12, 1892), American geologist and chemist, was born at Norwich, Connecticut.
Thomas Sterry Hunt (September 5, 1826 – February 12, 1892), American geologist and chemist, was born at Norwich, Connecticut.
Wally Lamb
Wally Lamb is an American author best known for his number one New York Times best-selling novels She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True, both of which were selected for Oprah’s Book Club.
Wally Lamb is an American author best known for his number one New York Times best-selling novels She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True, both of which were selected for Oprah’s Book Club.
William Henry Huntington
William Henry Huntington (1820–1885) was an American journalist, born at Norwich, Conn.
William Henry Huntington (1820–1885) was an American journalist, born at Norwich, Conn.
William J. Evans
William J. Evans (March 4, 1924 – December 12, 2000) is a former General in the United States Air Force and the former commander of Allied Air Forces Central Europe.
William J. Evans (March 4, 1924 – December 12, 2000) is a former General in the United States Air Force and the former commander of Allied Air Forces Central Europe.
Yank Adams
Frank B. Adams, (born December 19, 1847 – after January 1923) commonly known as Yank Adams, was a professional carom billiards player specializing in finger billiards, in which a pla...
Frank B. Adams, (born December 19, 1847 – after January 1923) commonly known as Yank Adams, was a professional carom billiards player specializing in finger billiards, in which a pla...