SettingsPeople from Washington County, Maine
Andy Santerre
Anthony Lee "Andy" Santerre (born September 7, 1968, in Cherryfield, Maine) is a NASCAR Grand National Division car owner, former champion driver of the East Series, and a winner of one Busch Se...
Anthony Lee "Andy" Santerre (born September 7, 1968, in Cherryfield, Maine) is a NASCAR Grand National Division car owner, former champion driver of the East Series, and a winner of one Busch Se...
Arlo Bates
Arlo Bates (December 16, 1850 – August 25, 1918) was an American author, educator and newspaperman.
Arlo Bates (December 16, 1850 – August 25, 1918) was an American author, educator and newspaperman.
Carl Willey
Carlton Francis Willey (June 6, 1931 — July 20, 2009) was an American professional baseball player who pitched eight seasons for the Milwaukee Braves and New York Mets of Major League Baseball.
Carlton Francis Willey (June 6, 1931 — July 20, 2009) was an American professional baseball player who pitched eight seasons for the Milwaukee Braves and New York Mets of Major League Baseball.
Charles Herbert Best
Charles Herbert Best, CC, CH, CBE, MD, FRS, FRSC, FRCP was an American-Canadian medical scientist and one of the co-discoverers of insulin.
Charles Herbert Best, CC, CH, CBE, MD, FRS, FRSC, FRCP was an American-Canadian medical scientist and one of the co-discoverers of insulin.
David J. Kennedy
David J. Kennedy was a Maine politician and pharmacist.
David J. Kennedy was a Maine politician and pharmacist.
Edward Franklin Albee II
Edward Franklin Albee II (October 8, 1857 – March 11, 1930) was a vaudeville impresario, and the adoptive grandfather of Edward Franklin Albee III, the playwright.
Edward Franklin Albee II (October 8, 1857 – March 11, 1930) was a vaudeville impresario, and the adoptive grandfather of Edward Franklin Albee III, the playwright.
Edward R. Bowman
Edward R. Bowman (1826 – 1898) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.
Edward R. Bowman (1826 – 1898) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War.
Eliza Allen
Eliza Allen was a Maine woman who, in 1851, published a memoir called The Female Volunteer; Or the Life and Wonderful Adventures of Miss Eliza Allen, A Young Lady of Eastport, Maine.
Eliza Allen was a Maine woman who, in 1851, published a memoir called The Female Volunteer; Or the Life and Wonderful Adventures of Miss Eliza Allen, A Young Lady of Eastport, Maine.
Francis Pettygrove
Francis William Pettygrove (1812 – October 5, 1887), commonly known as William Pettygrove, was a pioneer and one of the founders of the cities of Portland, Oregon, and Port Townsend,...
Francis William Pettygrove (1812 – October 5, 1887), commonly known as William Pettygrove, was a pioneer and one of the founders of the cities of Portland, Oregon, and Port Townsend,...
Gene Carter
Gene Carter is a United States federal judge.
Gene Carter is a United States federal judge.
George H. Moses
George Higgins Moses (February 9, 1869 December 20, 1944) was a U.S. diplomat and political figure.
George Higgins Moses (February 9, 1869 December 20, 1944) was a U.S. diplomat and political figure.
George Stillman Hillard
George Stillman Hillard was an American lawyer and author.
George Stillman Hillard was an American lawyer and author.
Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford
Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford (April 3, 1835–August 14, 1921) was a notable American writer remembered for her novels, poems and detective stories.
Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford (April 3, 1835–August 14, 1921) was a notable American writer remembered for her novels, poems and detective stories.
Harry G. Hamlet
Harry Gabriel Hamlet (August 27, 1874 - January 24, 1954) served as the seventh Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, from 1932 to 1936.
Harry Gabriel Hamlet (August 27, 1874 - January 24, 1954) served as the seventh Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, from 1932 to 1936.
Henry Plummer
Henry Plummer (1832 – 1864) served as sheriff of what became Bannack, Montana, from May 24, 1863 until January 10, 1864, when he was hanged without legal system trial by the controversial ...
Henry Plummer (1832 – 1864) served as sheriff of what became Bannack, Montana, from May 24, 1863 until January 10, 1864, when he was hanged without legal system trial by the controversial ...
Henry Winterfeld
Henry Winterfeld (born April 9, 1901, in Hamburg, Germany; died January 27, 1990, in Machias, Maine), published under the pseudonym Manfred Michael, was a German writer and artist famous f...
Henry Winterfeld (born April 9, 1901, in Hamburg, Germany; died January 27, 1990, in Machias, Maine), published under the pseudonym Manfred Michael, was a German writer and artist famous f...
Hiram Burnham
Hiram Burnham (1814 – September 29, 1864) was an officer in the Union Army who commanded a regiment and then a brigade in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War.
Hiram Burnham (1814 – September 29, 1864) was an officer in the Union Army who commanded a regiment and then a brigade in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War.
Irv Ray
Irving Burton "Stubby" Ray (1864-1948) was a 19th century Major League Baseball shortstop.
Irving Burton "Stubby" Ray (1864-1948) was a 19th century Major League Baseball shortstop.
Irv Young
Irving Melrose "Young Cy" Young (July 21, 1877 - January 14, 1935) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1911.
Irving Melrose "Young Cy" Young (July 21, 1877 - January 14, 1935) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1911.
James H. Ganong
James Harvey Ganong (January 9, 1841 - April 21, 1888) was a Canadian businessman in St. Stephen, New Brunswick who co-founded Ganong Bros.
James Harvey Ganong (January 9, 1841 - April 21, 1888) was a Canadian businessman in St. Stephen, New Brunswick who co-founded Ganong Bros.
James Henry Carleton
James Henry Carleton (December 27, 1814 – January 7, 1873) was an officer in the Union army during the American Civil War.
James Henry Carleton (December 27, 1814 – January 7, 1873) was an officer in the Union army during the American Civil War.
James Nesmith
James Willis Nesmith (July 23, 1820 June 17, 1885) was an American politician and lawyer from Oregon.
James Willis Nesmith (July 23, 1820 June 17, 1885) was an American politician and lawyer from Oregon.
James Roscoe Day
James Roscoe Day (June 7, 1845 – March 13, 1923) was an American educator.
James Roscoe Day (June 7, 1845 – March 13, 1923) was an American educator.
Jeremiah O'Brien (Maine)
Jeremiah O'Brien (January 21, 1778-May 30, 1858) was a United States Representative from Maine.
Jeremiah O'Brien (January 21, 1778-May 30, 1858) was a United States Representative from Maine.
John C. Caldwell
John Curtis Caldwell (April 17, 1833 – August 31, 1912) was a teacher, a Union general in the American Civil War, and an American diplomat.
John Curtis Caldwell (April 17, 1833 – August 31, 1912) was a teacher, a Union general in the American Civil War, and an American diplomat.
Joseph C. Noyes
Joseph Cobham Noyes (September 22, 1798 – July 28, 1868) was a United States Representative from Maine.
Joseph Cobham Noyes (September 22, 1798 – July 28, 1868) was a United States Representative from Maine.
Joseph S. Cony
Joseph Saville Cony (1834 – 10 February 1867) was an officer in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War.
Joseph Saville Cony (1834 – 10 February 1867) was an officer in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War.
Joshua A. Lowell
Joshua Adams Lowell was a United States Representative from Maine.
Joshua Adams Lowell was a United States Representative from Maine.
Katie Aselton
Katie Aselton (born 1 October 1978) is an American film director, producer, and actress from Milbridge, Maine.
Katie Aselton (born 1 October 1978) is an American film director, producer, and actress from Milbridge, Maine.
Kevin Raye
Kevin L. Raye is an American politician.
Kevin L. Raye is an American politician.
Kimball Bent
Kimball Bent (24 August 1837, Eastport, Maine – 1916, New Zealand), also known as "Kimble Bent", was a soldier and adventurer.
Kimball Bent (24 August 1837, Eastport, Maine – 1916, New Zealand), also known as "Kimble Bent", was a soldier and adventurer.
Lorenzo Sabine
Lorenzo Sabine (February 28, 1803 - April 14, 1877) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Lorenzo Sabine (February 28, 1803 - April 14, 1877) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Martha Gallison Moore Avery
Martha Gallison Moore-Avery (April 6, 1851 – August 8, 1929) was a Socialist who later converted to Roman Catholicism.
Martha Gallison Moore-Avery (April 6, 1851 – August 8, 1929) was a Socialist who later converted to Roman Catholicism.
Marv Peasley
Marvin Warren Peasley (July 16, 1889 - December 28, 1948) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in 2 games for the Detroit Tigers in 1910.
Marvin Warren Peasley (July 16, 1889 - December 28, 1948) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in 2 games for the Detroit Tigers in 1910.
Mary Hayden Pike
Mary Hayden Pike American author born in Eastport, Maine to Elijah Dix Green and Hannah Caflin Hayden.
Mary Hayden Pike American author born in Eastport, Maine to Elijah Dix Green and Hannah Caflin Hayden.
Melvin Francis
Melvin Joseph Francis (August 6, 1945 – January 12, 2006) was the governor of the Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation, one of two reservations in Maine of the Passamaquoddy Indian tri...
Melvin Joseph Francis (August 6, 1945 – January 12, 2006) was the governor of the Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation, one of two reservations in Maine of the Passamaquoddy Indian tri...
Napoleon J.T. Dana
Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana (April 15, 1822 – July 15, 1905) was a career U.S. Army officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican–American War and served as a general in the Un...
Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana (April 15, 1822 – July 15, 1905) was a career U.S. Army officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican–American War and served as a general in the Un...
Otis Tufton Mason
Otis Tufton Mason, Ph.D., LL.D. (April 10, 1838 - November 5, 1908) was an American ethnologist and Smithsonian Institution curator.
Otis Tufton Mason, Ph.D., LL.D. (April 10, 1838 - November 5, 1908) was an American ethnologist and Smithsonian Institution curator.
Roswell Dwight Hitchcock
Roswell Dwight Hitchcock (August 15, 1817 - June 16, 1887), American divine, was born at East Machias, Maine.
Roswell Dwight Hitchcock (August 15, 1817 - June 16, 1887), American divine, was born at East Machias, Maine.
Stephen Clark Foster (Maine)
Stephen Clark Fosterwas a United States Representative from Maine.
Stephen Clark Fosterwas a United States Representative from Maine.
Styles Bridges
Henry Styles Bridges was an American teacher, editor, and Republican Party politician from Concord, New Hampshire.
Henry Styles Bridges was an American teacher, editor, and Republican Party politician from Concord, New Hampshire.
Timothy Pilsbury
Timothy Pilsbury was a United States Representative from Texas.
Timothy Pilsbury was a United States Representative from Texas.
William Henry Metcalf
William Henry Metcalf VC, MM (29 January 1894 – 8 August 1968) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy...
William Henry Metcalf VC, MM (29 January 1894 – 8 August 1968) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy...
William Robinson Pattangall
William Robinson Pattangall (June 29, 1865 - October 21, 1942) was a Maine politician, particularly known for his support of public schools and opposition to the Ku Klux Klan.
William Robinson Pattangall (June 29, 1865 - October 21, 1942) was a Maine politician, particularly known for his support of public schools and opposition to the Ku Klux Klan.