SettingsPeople from Penobscot County, Maine
Adam Craig
Adam Craig (born August 15, 1981 in Bangor, Maine) is a professional mountain biker currently living in Bend, Oregon.
Adam Craig (born August 15, 1981 in Bangor, Maine) is a professional mountain biker currently living in Bend, Oregon.
Andrew St. John
Andrew St. John (born in Millinocket, Maine on July 9, 1982) is an American actor, having portrayed Kyle Radcliffe on ABC's hit soap opera General Hospital during the 2003 season.
Andrew St. John (born in Millinocket, Maine on July 9, 1982) is an American actor, having portrayed Kyle Radcliffe on ABC's hit soap opera General Hospital during the 2003 season.
Brian Duprey
Brian Duprey (born February 12, 1967) is a former Maine State Representative from Hampden.
Brian Duprey (born February 12, 1967) is a former Maine State Representative from Hampden.
Bruce Ross
Bruce Ross is a Canadian poet, author, humanities educator and past president of the Haiku Society of America.
Bruce Ross is a Canadian poet, author, humanities educator and past president of the Haiku Society of America.
Buckminster Fuller
Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American systems theorist, architect, engineer, author, designer, inventor, and futurist.
Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American systems theorist, architect, engineer, author, designer, inventor, and futurist.
Calvin Ryder
Calvin Ryder was an American architect who practiced in Maine and Massachusetts.
Calvin Ryder was an American architect who practiced in Maine and Massachusetts.
Charles Hamlin (general)
Charles Hamlin (September 13, 1837 - May 15, 1911) was a Union Army major during the American Civil War ("Civil War") who was awarded the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general United States...
Charles Hamlin (September 13, 1837 - May 15, 1911) was a Union Army major during the American Civil War ("Civil War") who was awarded the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general United States...
Charles Stetson
Charles Stetson was a United States Representative from Maine, and the eldest member of a powerful Bangor political family.
Charles Stetson was a United States Representative from Maine, and the eldest member of a powerful Bangor political family.
Chris Greeley
Chris Greeley is a former State Representative from Maine who completed his 4th two year term in December 2010 as a member of the Maine Legislature.
Chris Greeley is a former State Representative from Maine who completed his 4th two year term in December 2010 as a member of the Maine Legislature.
Daniel F. Davis
Daniel Franklin Davis (September 12, 1843 – January 9, 1897) was an American politician and the 37th Governor of Maine.
Daniel Franklin Davis (September 12, 1843 – January 9, 1897) was an American politician and the 37th Governor of Maine.
Daniel Hunt Gilman
Daniel Hunt Gilman (February 8, 1845 – April 27, 1913) was an American attorney and railroad builder who made his career in Seattle.
Daniel Hunt Gilman (February 8, 1845 – April 27, 1913) was an American attorney and railroad builder who made his career in Seattle.
David Richard Porter
David Richard Porter (1882–1973) was a major figure in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) during the height of the organization's popularity and influence on American high school and c...
David Richard Porter (1882–1973) was a major figure in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) during the height of the organization's popularity and influence on American high school and c...
David Slagger
David Slagger is a Maine state legislator.
David Slagger is a Maine state legislator.
Dorothea Dix
Dorothea Lynde Dix was an American activist on behalf of the indigent insane who, through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, created the first gene...
Dorothea Lynde Dix was an American activist on behalf of the indigent insane who, through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, created the first gene...
Ebenezer M. Chamberlain
Ebenezer Mattoon Chamberlain was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Ebenezer Mattoon Chamberlain was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
Elenore Abbott
Elenore Abbott (1875 – 1935) was an American book illustrator, scenic designer, and artist.
Elenore Abbott (1875 – 1935) was an American book illustrator, scenic designer, and artist.
Elizabeth Schneider
Elizabeth Schneider is an American politician.
Elizabeth Schneider is an American politician.
Emily Cain
Emily Ann Cain (born March 29, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a Democratic politician from the state of Maine.
Emily Ann Cain (born March 29, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a Democratic politician from the state of Maine.
Ervin Williams
Ervin L. "Wee Willie" Williams (December 18, 1935 - August 28, 1999) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician.
Ervin L. "Wee Willie" Williams (December 18, 1935 - August 28, 1999) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician.
Everett McLeod
Everett McLeod Sr. was a Maine politician.
Everett McLeod Sr. was a Maine politician.
Frank Addison Porter
Frank Addison Porter was an American pianist and composer connected for most of his career with the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
Frank Addison Porter was an American pianist and composer connected for most of his career with the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
Frederick Freeman Proctor
Frederick Freeman Proctor (March 17, 1851 – September 4, 1929), aka F.F. Proctor, was a vaudeville impresario who pioneered the method of continuous vaudeville.
Frederick Freeman Proctor (March 17, 1851 – September 4, 1929), aka F.F. Proctor, was a vaudeville impresario who pioneered the method of continuous vaudeville.
Frederick Wintle
Frederick Ladd Wintle (born 1953) is a Maine politician.
Frederick Ladd Wintle (born 1953) is a Maine politician.
Gilbert Patten
William George "Gilbert" Patten (October 25, 1866 – January 16, 1945) was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name ...
William George "Gilbert" Patten (October 25, 1866 – January 16, 1945) was a writer of dime novels and is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories, with the pen name ...
Hall J. Kelley
Hall Jackson Kelley was an American settler and writer known for his strong advocacy for settlement by the United States of the Oregon Country in the 1820s and 1830s.
Hall Jackson Kelley was an American settler and writer known for his strong advocacy for settlement by the United States of the Oregon Country in the 1820s and 1830s.
Harold Alfond
Harold Alfond (March 6, 1914 – November 16, 2007) was an American businessman who founded the Dexter Shoe Company and established the first factory outlet store.
Harold Alfond (March 6, 1914 – November 16, 2007) was an American businessman who founded the Dexter Shoe Company and established the first factory outlet store.
Henry Dyer Grindle
Henry Dyer Grindle (November 19, 1826 – September 14, 1902) was a Manhattan physician and abortion provider in the 1870s who worked under the name H.D. Grindle.
Henry Dyer Grindle (November 19, 1826 – September 14, 1902) was a Manhattan physician and abortion provider in the 1870s who worked under the name H.D. Grindle.
Hiram Knowles
Hiram Knowles (born January 18, 1834) is a former United States federal judge.
Hiram Knowles (born January 18, 1834) is a former United States federal judge.
James E. Bailey (Medal of Honor)
James E. Bailey was a United States Army Sergeant during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor on 12 April 1875 for service during the winter of 1872-73.
James E. Bailey was a United States Army Sergeant during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor on 12 April 1875 for service during the winter of 1872-73.
James Martin (Maine politician)
James R. Martin, commonly known as Jim Martin, is an American IT consultant and politician from the state of Maine.
James R. Martin, commonly known as Jim Martin, is an American IT consultant and politician from the state of Maine.
James S. Brown
James Sproat Brown (February 1, 1824 – April 15, 1878) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Wisconsin who served in Congress.
James Sproat Brown (February 1, 1824 – April 15, 1878) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Wisconsin who served in Congress.
Jane Weinberger
Jane Weinberger was an American author, publisher and wife of Caspar Weinberger, the 15th United States Secretary of Defense.
Jane Weinberger was an American author, publisher and wife of Caspar Weinberger, the 15th United States Secretary of Defense.
Jeffery Gifford
Jeffery A. Gifford is a third-term Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing the state's 12th district.
Jeffery A. Gifford is a third-term Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing the state's 12th district.
Jim Spohrer
Jim Spohrer, Paul P. Maglio, John Bailey, and Daniel Gruhl.
Jim Spohrer, Paul P. Maglio, John Bailey, and Daniel Gruhl.
Joe Hill (writer)
Joseph Hillstrom King, better known by the pen name Joe Hill, is an American author and comic book writer.
Joseph Hillstrom King, better known by the pen name Joe Hill, is an American author and comic book writer.
Joe Whalen
Joe Whalen (1916–1994) was an American tennis player in the 1930s who won a number of championships; he was originally from Millinocket, Maine, but grew up in Miami, Florida.
Joe Whalen (1916–1994) was an American tennis player in the 1930s who won a number of championships; he was originally from Millinocket, Maine, but grew up in Miami, Florida.
John Bovee Dods
John Bovee Dods (1895-1872) was a philosopher, spiritualist, mesmerist, and early psychologist.
John Bovee Dods (1895-1872) was a philosopher, spiritualist, mesmerist, and early psychologist.
John McGraw (governor)
John Harte McGraw (October 4, 1850 June 23, 1910) was the second Governor of Washington state.
John Harte McGraw (October 4, 1850 June 23, 1910) was the second Governor of Washington state.
Jonathan Eddy
Jonathan Eddy (c. 1726–1804) served for the British in the French and Indian War and for the American Patriots in the American Revolution.
Jonathan Eddy (c. 1726–1804) served for the British in the French and Indian War and for the American Patriots in the American Revolution.
Jonathan Norcross
Jonathan Norcross, fourth Mayor of Atlanta, GA. Dubbed the "Father of Atlanta" and "hard fighter of everything."
Jonathan Norcross, fourth Mayor of Atlanta, GA. Dubbed the "Father of Atlanta" and "hard fighter of everything."
Joseph John Gerry
Joseph John Gerry, O.S.B. (born September 12, 1928) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Joseph John Gerry, O.S.B. (born September 12, 1928) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Joseph Orono
Joseph Orono (1688–1801) was a Penobscot Indian chief or sachem who lived on the Penobscot River in present-day Maine.
Joseph Orono (1688–1801) was a Penobscot Indian chief or sachem who lived on the Penobscot River in present-day Maine.
Justin Alfond
Justin Loring Alfond (born January 8, 1975) is a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 8th District.
Justin Loring Alfond (born January 8, 1975) is a Democratic State Senator from Maine's 8th District.
Katee Stearns
Katee June Stearns (born August 4, 1986) is a beauty queen from Orono, Maine, who has competed in the Miss USA pageant.
Katee June Stearns (born August 4, 1986) is a beauty queen from Orono, Maine, who has competed in the Miss USA pageant.
Levi S. Gould
Levi Swanton Gould was an American businessman and politician who served as a member, and chairman of the Middlesex County, Massachusetts county commission, and as the first mayor of Melrose, M...
Levi Swanton Gould was an American businessman and politician who served as a member, and chairman of the Middlesex County, Massachusetts county commission, and as the first mayor of Melrose, M...
Lewis O. Barrows
Lewis O. Barrows (June 7, 1893 – January 30, 1967) was an American politician and the 57th Governor of Maine.
Lewis O. Barrows (June 7, 1893 – January 30, 1967) was an American politician and the 57th Governor of Maine.
Louis Sockalexis
Louis Francis "Chief" Sockalexis, nicknamed The Deerfoot of the Diamond, was an American baseball player.
Louis Francis "Chief" Sockalexis, nicknamed The Deerfoot of the Diamond, was an American baseball player.
Lysander Cutler
Lysander Cutler (February 16, 1807 – July 30, 1866) was an American businessman, educator, politician, and a Union Army General during the American Civil War.
Lysander Cutler (February 16, 1807 – July 30, 1866) was an American businessman, educator, politician, and a Union Army General during the American Civil War.
Mark Alton Barwise
Mark Alton Barwise (born 1881) was the only publicly practicing member of the Spiritualist religion known to have been elected to a state office in the United States.
Mark Alton Barwise (born 1881) was the only publicly practicing member of the Spiritualist religion known to have been elected to a state office in the United States.
Mark Trafton
Mark Trafton (August 1, 1810 - March 8, 1901) was a Methodist Episcopal minister who, as a member of the American Party served one term in theU.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Mark Trafton (August 1, 1810 - March 8, 1901) was a Methodist Episcopal minister who, as a member of the American Party served one term in theU.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Merritt Lyndon Fernald
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (October 5, 1873 - September 22, 1950) was an American botanist.
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (October 5, 1873 - September 22, 1950) was an American botanist.
Michael Bell-Smith
Michael Bell-Smith (b. East Corinth, Maine, 1978) is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Michael Bell-Smith (b. East Corinth, Maine, 1978) is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Mike Daisey
Mike Daisey (born 1976) is an American monologist, author, and actor best known for his full-length extemporaneous monologues about Nikola Tesla, L. Ron Hubbard, Steve Jobs and Apple's supply ch...
Mike Daisey (born 1976) is an American monologist, author, and actor best known for his full-length extemporaneous monologues about Nikola Tesla, L. Ron Hubbard, Steve Jobs and Apple's supply ch...
Mike Michaud
Michael Herman (Mike) Michaud (born January 18, 1955) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2003.
Michael Herman (Mike) Michaud (born January 18, 1955) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since 2003.
Molly Spotted Elk
Molly Spotted Elk was the stage name of Molly Nelson Dellis, a Native American actress and dancer who was born on November 17, 1903 in the Penobscot reservation in Maine and died on Februa...
Molly Spotted Elk was the stage name of Molly Nelson Dellis, a Native American actress and dancer who was born on November 17, 1903 in the Penobscot reservation in Maine and died on Februa...
Myrna Fahey
Myrna Fahey was an American actress best known for her role as Maria Crespo in Walt Disney's Zorro, and as Madeline Usher in the film version of Edgar Allan Poe's, The Fall of the House of...
Myrna Fahey was an American actress best known for her role as Maria Crespo in Walt Disney's Zorro, and as Madeline Usher in the film version of Edgar Allan Poe's, The Fall of the House of...
Norman Kelley
Norman Kelley (August 27, 1911 – September 4, 2006) was an American operatic tenor who had an active international career during the 1940s through the 1970s.
Norman Kelley (August 27, 1911 – September 4, 2006) was an American operatic tenor who had an active international career during the 1940s through the 1970s.
Old John Neptune
Old John Neptune was born July 22, 1767.
Old John Neptune was born July 22, 1767.
Owen Brewster
Ralph Owen Brewster (February 22, 1888 – December 25, 1961) was an American politician from Maine.
Ralph Owen Brewster (February 22, 1888 – December 25, 1961) was an American politician from Maine.
Percy Spencer
Percy LeBaron Spencer was an American engineer and inventor.
Percy LeBaron Spencer was an American engineer and inventor.
Philip Marshall Brown
Philip Marshall Brown (born 1875, date of death unknown) was an American educator and diplomat, born at Hampden, Me., and educated at Williams College.
Philip Marshall Brown (born 1875, date of death unknown) was an American educator and diplomat, born at Hampden, Me., and educated at Williams College.
Ralph W. 'Bud' Leavitt Jr.
Ralph W. 'Bud' Leavitt Jr. (1917–1994) was a Maine newspaperman who was executive sports editor of The Bangor Daily News, and a longtime outdoor columnist recognized statewide.
Ralph W. 'Bud' Leavitt Jr. (1917–1994) was a Maine newspaperman who was executive sports editor of The Bangor Daily News, and a longtime outdoor columnist recognized statewide.
Ricky Craven
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966, in Newburgh, Maine) is an ESPN broadcaster who works ESPN2's NASCAR Now and a race analyst for the network.
Richard Allen Craven (born May 24, 1966, in Newburgh, Maine) is an ESPN broadcaster who works ESPN2's NASCAR Now and a race analyst for the network.
Samuel Butman
Samuel Butman (1788 – October 9, 1864) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Maine.
Samuel Butman (1788 – October 9, 1864) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Maine.
Samuel Cony
Samuel Cony (February 27, 1811 – October 5, 1870) was an American politician, who most notably served as the 31st Governor of Maine from 1864 to 1867.
Samuel Cony (February 27, 1811 – October 5, 1870) was an American politician, who most notably served as the 31st Governor of Maine from 1864 to 1867.
Sawin Millett
H. Sawin Millett Jr. is a Maine politician.
H. Sawin Millett Jr. is a Maine politician.
Solomon Comstock
Solomon Gilman Comstock was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota as a member of the 51st Congress of the United States of America.
Solomon Gilman Comstock was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota as a member of the 51st Congress of the United States of America.
Squanto Wilson
George Francis Wilson (March 29, 1889 – March 26, 1967), nicknamed Squanto, was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who participated in just six major league games.
George Francis Wilson (March 29, 1889 – March 26, 1967), nicknamed Squanto, was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who participated in just six major league games.
Stephen W. Groves
Ensign Stephen W. Groves, USN (1917 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy aviator during World War II who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism in the Battle of Midway.
Ensign Stephen W. Groves, USN (1917 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy aviator during World War II who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism in the Battle of Midway.
Steve Abbott (politician)
Steve Abbott is an American lawyer and politician, most recently serving as the Chief of Staff to Senator Susan Collins.
Steve Abbott is an American lawyer and politician, most recently serving as the Chief of Staff to Senator Susan Collins.
Tabitha King
Tabitha King (née Spruce) (born March 24, 1949) is an American author and activist.
Tabitha King (née Spruce) (born March 24, 1949) is an American author and activist.
Thomas H. Mudge
Thomas Hicks Mudge (1815–1862) was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman, born at Orrington, Me., the nephew of Enoch Mudge.
Thomas Hicks Mudge (1815–1862) was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman, born at Orrington, Me., the nephew of Enoch Mudge.
Thompson H. Murch
Thompson Henry Murch (March 29, 1838 – December 15, 1886) was a nineteenth century politician, stonecutter, editor, publisher and merchant from Maine.
Thompson Henry Murch (March 29, 1838 – December 15, 1886) was a nineteenth century politician, stonecutter, editor, publisher and merchant from Maine.
Wallace Rider Farrington
Wallace Rider Farrington (May 3, 1871 – October 6, 1933) was the sixth Territorial Governor of Hawaii, serving from 1921 to 1929.
Wallace Rider Farrington (May 3, 1871 – October 6, 1933) was the sixth Territorial Governor of Hawaii, serving from 1921 to 1929.
Wilbur N. Taylor
Wilbur Nelson Taylor (December 2, 1846 – November 20, 1903) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars.
Wilbur Nelson Taylor (December 2, 1846 – November 20, 1903) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 8th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars.
William T. Haines
William T. Haines (August 7, 1854 - June 4, 1919) was an American politician and the 49th Governor of Maine.
William T. Haines (August 7, 1854 - June 4, 1919) was an American politician and the 49th Governor of Maine.
Zachariah A. Mudge
Zachariah Atwell Mudge (1813–1888) was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman and author, nephew of Enoch Mudge.
Zachariah Atwell Mudge (1813–1888) was an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman and author, nephew of Enoch Mudge.