SettingsPeople from Washington County, New York
Adolphus H. Tanner
Adolphus Hitchcock Tanner (May 23, 1833 - January 14, 1882) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Adolphus Hitchcock Tanner (May 23, 1833 - January 14, 1882) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Alexander Barkley
Alexander Barkley (May 4, 1817 Argyle, Washington County, New York - January 2, 1893 Argyle, Washington County, NY) was an American politician from New York.
Alexander Barkley (May 4, 1817 Argyle, Washington County, New York - January 2, 1893 Argyle, Washington County, NY) was an American politician from New York.
Alexander H. Wells
Alexander H. Wells was an American lawyer, editor and politician from New York.
Alexander H. Wells was an American lawyer, editor and politician from New York.
Asa Fitch (Representative)
Asa Fitch (November 10, 1765 – August 24, 1843) was a U.S. representative from New York from 1811 to 1813.
Asa Fitch (November 10, 1765 – August 24, 1843) was a U.S. representative from New York from 1811 to 1813.
Benjamin F. Hopkins
Benjamin Franklin Hopkins (April 22, 1829 – January 1, 1870) was a nineteenth century politician, secretary and telegraph operator from Wisconsin.
Benjamin Franklin Hopkins (April 22, 1829 – January 1, 1870) was a nineteenth century politician, secretary and telegraph operator from Wisconsin.
Benjamin S. Cowen
Benjamin Sprague Cowen (September 27, 1793 – September 27, 1869) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Benjamin Sprague Cowen (September 27, 1793 – September 27, 1869) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Beverley Owen
Beverley Owen (née Ogg, sometimes credited as Beverly Owen) (May 13, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa) is a classically-trained American actress perhaps most widely known for having played the ...
Beverley Owen (née Ogg, sometimes credited as Beverly Owen) (May 13, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa) is a classically-trained American actress perhaps most widely known for having played the ...
Charles H. Sherrill
Charles Hitchcock Sherrill (March 24, 1814 Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York - January 4, 1887 Washington, D.C.) was an American lobbyist and politician from New York.
Charles Hitchcock Sherrill (March 24, 1814 Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York - January 4, 1887 Washington, D.C.) was an American lobbyist and politician from New York.
Charles Henry Crandall
Charles Henry Crandall (June 19, 1858 - March 23, 1923) was an American author and poet.
Charles Henry Crandall (June 19, 1858 - March 23, 1923) was an American author and poet.
Charles Hughes (representative)
Charles Hughes (February 27, 1822 New Orleans, Louisiana - August 10, 1887 Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Charles Hughes (February 27, 1822 New Orleans, Louisiana - August 10, 1887 Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
David Abel Russell
David Abel Russell (1780 - November 24, 1861) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
David Abel Russell (1780 - November 24, 1861) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
David Rumsey (New York)
David Rumsey (December 25, 1810 – March 12, 1883) was a United States Representative from New York.
David Rumsey (December 25, 1810 – March 12, 1883) was a United States Representative from New York.
David Thomas (New York politician)
David Thomas (June 11, 1762 Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts - November 27, 1831 Providence, Rhode Island) was an American politician.
David Thomas (June 11, 1762 Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts - November 27, 1831 Providence, Rhode Island) was an American politician.
David Woods
David Woods was an American lawyer and politician, who was a two time member of the New York State Assembly including a stint as Speaker.
David Woods was an American lawyer and politician, who was a two time member of the New York State Assembly including a stint as Speaker.
Erastus D. Culver
Erastus Dean Culver (March 15, 1803 – October 13, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Erastus Dean Culver (March 15, 1803 – October 13, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Francis J. Clark
Francis J. Clark (1912–1981) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
Francis J. Clark (1912–1981) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
George Merritt
George Merritt (born 14 Aug 1807 White Creek, New York, died 5 October 1873 Irvington, New York) was a businessman from New York.
George Merritt (born 14 Aug 1807 White Creek, New York, died 5 October 1873 Irvington, New York) was a businessman from New York.
George Merritt (businessman)
George Merritt was a businessman from New York.
George Merritt was a businessman from New York.
Grandma Moses
Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), better known as "Grandma Moses", was a renowned American folk artist.
Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), better known as "Grandma Moses", was a renowned American folk artist.
Henry B. Harshaw
Henry B. Harshaw was Treasurer of Wisconsin.
Henry B. Harshaw was Treasurer of Wisconsin.
Henry C. Martindale
Henry Clinton Martindale (May 6, 1780 Berkshire County, Massachusetts - April 22, 1860 Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Henry Clinton Martindale (May 6, 1780 Berkshire County, Massachusetts - April 22, 1860 Sandy Hill, Washington County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Henry T. Clarke, Sr.
Henry Tefft Clarke, Sr. (April 26, 1834 – February 3, 1913) was an American businessman, pioneer, and politician from Nebraska.
Henry Tefft Clarke, Sr. (April 26, 1834 – February 3, 1913) was an American businessman, pioneer, and politician from Nebraska.
Henry W. Corbett
Henry Winslow Corbett (February 18, 1827 March 31, 1903) was an American businessman and politician in the state of Oregon.
Henry Winslow Corbett (February 18, 1827 March 31, 1903) was an American businessman and politician in the state of Oregon.
Herman I. Quackenboss
Herman I. Quackenboss was an American politician from New York.
Herman I. Quackenboss was an American politician from New York.
Hiram Gray
Hiram Gray (July 10, 1801 Salem, Washington County, New York - May 6, 1890 Elmira, Chemung County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Hiram Gray (July 10, 1801 Salem, Washington County, New York - May 6, 1890 Elmira, Chemung County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Isaac Lacey
Isaac Lacey was an American politician from New York.
Isaac Lacey was an American politician from New York.
Isaac W. Bishop
Isaac W. Bishop was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Isaac W. Bishop was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Jairus C. Fairchild
Jairus Cassius Fairchild (December 27, 1801-October 24, 1862) was an American politician and businessman.
Jairus Cassius Fairchild (December 27, 1801-October 24, 1862) was an American politician and businessman.
James Duane Doty
James Duane Doty (November 5, 1799 – June 13, 1865) was a land speculator and politician in the United States who played a large role in the development of Wisconsin and Utah Territory.
James Duane Doty (November 5, 1799 – June 13, 1865) was a land speculator and politician in the United States who played a large role in the development of Wisconsin and Utah Territory.
James Gibson (judge)
James Gibson (1902 Salem, Washington County, New York - May 29, 1992 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
James Gibson (1902 Salem, Washington County, New York - May 29, 1992 Glens Falls, Warren County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
James Rood Doolittle
James Rood Doolittle (January 3, 1815 July 23, 1897) was an American politician who served as a senator from the state of Wisconsin from March 4, 1857, to March 4, 1869.
James Rood Doolittle (January 3, 1815 July 23, 1897) was an American politician who served as a senator from the state of Wisconsin from March 4, 1857, to March 4, 1869.
James S. Parker
James Southworth Parker (June 3, 1867 - December 19, 1933) was a United States Representative from New York.
James Southworth Parker (June 3, 1867 - December 19, 1933) was a United States Representative from New York.
John Jay Shipherd
John Jay Shipherd (March 28, 1802 – September 16, 1844) was an American clergyman who co-founded Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio in 1833 with Philo Penfield Stewart.
John Jay Shipherd (March 28, 1802 – September 16, 1844) was an American clergyman who co-founded Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio in 1833 with Philo Penfield Stewart.
John Lovett
John Lovett (February 20, 1761 Newent Society, New London County, Connecticut – August 12, 1818 Fort Meigs, Wood County, Ohio) was an American politician from New York.
John Lovett (February 20, 1761 Newent Society, New London County, Connecticut – August 12, 1818 Fort Meigs, Wood County, Ohio) was an American politician from New York.
John McLean Jr.
John McLean was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
John McLean was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
John P. Lewis
John Prior Lewis (March 18, 1921 – May 26, 2010) was an American academic and presidential advisor who was a strong advocate of aid to help build developing countries as a matter of foreig...
John Prior Lewis (March 18, 1921 – May 26, 2010) was an American academic and presidential advisor who was a strong advocate of aid to help build developing countries as a matter of foreig...
John W. Sprague
John Wilson Sprague (April 4, 1817–December 27, 1894) was an American soldier and railroad executive.
John Wilson Sprague (April 4, 1817–December 27, 1894) was an American soldier and railroad executive.
Martin Lee (New York)
Martin Lee was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Martin Lee was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Mary Arthur McElroy
Mary Arthur McElroy (July 5, 1841 – January 8, 1917) was the sister of 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur, and served as a hostess for his administration (1881-1885).
Mary Arthur McElroy (July 5, 1841 – January 8, 1917) was the sister of 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur, and served as a hostess for his administration (1881-1885).
Mary Harris Thompson
Mary Harris Thompson, MD, 1865–1895, was the founder, head physician and surgeon of the Mary Harris Thompson Hospital of Chicago for Women and Children.
Mary Harris Thompson, MD, 1865–1895, was the founder, head physician and surgeon of the Mary Harris Thompson Hospital of Chicago for Women and Children.
Nathan Wilson
Nathan Wilson (December 23, 1758 - July 25, 1834) was a United States Representative from New York.
Nathan Wilson (December 23, 1758 - July 25, 1834) was a United States Representative from New York.
Nehemiah H. Earll
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll (October 5, 1787 – August 26, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from New York, cousin of Jonas Earll, Jr.
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll (October 5, 1787 – August 26, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from New York, cousin of Jonas Earll, Jr.
Oliver Bascom
Oliver Bascom (1815 Orwell, Addison County, Vermont - November 7, 1869 Whitehall, Washington County, New York) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
Oliver Bascom (1815 Orwell, Addison County, Vermont - November 7, 1869 Whitehall, Washington County, New York) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
Reynolds Cahoon
Reynolds Cahoon (April 30, 1790 – April 29, 1861) was an early leader in Latter Day Saint movement and later, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Reynolds Cahoon (April 30, 1790 – April 29, 1861) was an early leader in Latter Day Saint movement and later, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Robert Clark (US politician)
Robert Clark (June 12, 1777 - October 1, 1837) was a United States Representative from New York.
Robert Clark (June 12, 1777 - October 1, 1837) was a United States Representative from New York.
Robert Graham (Wisconsin politician)
Robert Graham was an American educator.
Robert Graham was an American educator.
Samuel Nelson
Samuel Nelson (November 10, 1792 – December 13, 1873) was an American attorney and an Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Samuel Nelson (November 10, 1792 – December 13, 1873) was an American attorney and an Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Samuel S. Whallon
Samuel S. Whallon was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Samuel S. Whallon was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Samuel Sherwood (New York)
Samuel Sherwood (April 24, 1779 - October 31, 1862) was a United States Representative from New York.
Samuel Sherwood (April 24, 1779 - October 31, 1862) was a United States Representative from New York.
Solomon L. Spink
Solomon Lewis Spink (March 20, 1831 - September 22, 1881) was an American lawyer who served as a delegate for the Dakota Territory in the United States House of Representatives.
Solomon Lewis Spink (March 20, 1831 - September 22, 1881) was an American lawyer who served as a delegate for the Dakota Territory in the United States House of Representatives.
Thomas Cale
Thomas Cale (September 17, 1848 – February 3, 1941) was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Alaska.
Thomas Cale (September 17, 1848 – February 3, 1941) was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Alaska.
Timothy Jenkins
Timothy Jenkins was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Timothy Jenkins was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Vincent J. Donehue
Vincent Julian Donehue (September 22, 1915 - January 17, 1966) was an American director noted mainly for his theatre work, with occasional film and television credits.
Vincent Julian Donehue (September 22, 1915 - January 17, 1966) was an American director noted mainly for his theatre work, with occasional film and television credits.
W. J. Abrams
W. J. Abrams was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, the Wisconsin State Senate and was Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
W. J. Abrams was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, the Wisconsin State Senate and was Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Walter Maxwell
Walter Maxwell was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Walter Maxwell was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
William A. Russell (New York)
William A. Russell was an American politician from New York.
William A. Russell was an American politician from New York.
William D. Thomas
William David Thomas was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
William David Thomas was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
William Woods (congressman)
William Woods (1790 Washington County, New York - August 7, 1837 Bath, Steuben County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
William Woods (1790 Washington County, New York - August 7, 1837 Bath, Steuben County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Willis Hall (New York)
Willis Hall (April 1, 1801 Granville, Washington County, New York - July 14, 1868 New York City) was an American lawyer and politician.
Willis Hall (April 1, 1801 Granville, Washington County, New York - July 14, 1868 New York City) was an American lawyer and politician.
Zebulon R. Shipherd
Zebulon Rudd Shipherd (November 15, 1768 - November 1, 1841) was a United States Representative from New York.
Zebulon Rudd Shipherd (November 15, 1768 - November 1, 1841) was a United States Representative from New York.