Famous People from Vermont

Bert Wood Abbey (1869 - 1962) Was a Major League baseball pitcher. Born in Essex, VT (1465)

Charles Kendall Adams (1835 - 1902) Was an American educator and historian. He served as the second president of Cornell University from 1885 until 1892, and as president of the University of Wisconsin from 1892 until 1901. Born in Derby, VT (1466)

Llewelyn Sherman Adams (1899 - 1986) Was an American politician, best known as White House Chief of Staff for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the culmination of a relatively short (18-year) political career that also included a stint as Governor of New Hampshire. He lost his White House position in a scandal over a vicuña fur coat. Born in Windham County, VT (1467)

Frances Margaret "Fanny" Allen (1784 - 1819) Was the first woman of New England birth to become a Roman Catholic nun. Born in Sunderland, VT (1468)

Chester A. Arthur (1829 - 1886) The 21st President of the United States (1881-1885). He was also the 20th vice-prsident of the United States and was a lawyer. Born in Fairfield, VT (581)

Warren Robinson Austin (1877 - 1962) Was an American politician and statesman; among other roles, he served as Senator from Vermont. Born in Franklin County, VT (1469)

Edwin Eugene Bagley (1857 - 1922) He is famous for composing the National Emblem. Born in Craftsbury, VT (1470)

Bradley Barlow (1814 - 1889) Was a United States Representative from Vermont. He attended the common schools and then engaged in mercantile pursuits in Philadelphia until 1858, when he moved to St. Albans, Vermont. Born in Fairfield, VT (1471)

John Barrett (1866 - 1938) Was a United States diplomat and one of the most influential early directors general of the Pan American Union. On his death, the New York Times commented that he had "done more than any other person of his generation to promote closer relations among the American republics". Born in Grafton, VT (1472)

Orson Bean (1928 - ) American film, television, and stage actor; Also known for his numerous appearances on game shows. Born in Burlington, VT (585)

Lou Blonger (1849 - 1924) Was a Wild West saloonkeeper, gambling-house owner, and mine speculator, but is best known as the kingpin of an extensive ring of confidence tricksters that operated for more than 25 years in Denver, Colorado. His "Million-Dollar Bunco Ring" was brought to justice in a famous trial in 1923. Born in Swanton, VT (1474)

Aretas Blood (1816 - 1897) Played an important role in the manufacture of early American railroad steam locomotives. Born in Weathersfield, VT (1475)

Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933) The 30th President of the United States (1923-1929); Gained a reputation as a small-government conservative. Born in Plymouth, VT (589)

Thomas Davenport (1802 - 1851) Inventor; He patented a device for "Improvements in propelling machinery by magnetism and electromagnetism" in 1837. Born in Williamstown, VT (586)

John Dewey (1859 - 1952) Was an American philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. Born in Burlington, VT (1476)

Stephen A. Douglas (1813 - 1861) Politician famous for his debates with Abraham Lincoln. Born in Brandon, Rutland County, VT (591)

Ralph E. Flanders (1880 - 1970) American mechanical engineer, industrialist, and Republican Representative from Vermont. Born in Barnet, VT (592)

Charles Edward Hovey (1827 - 1897) Was an educator, college president, pension lobbyist and a brevet major general in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Born in Thetford, VT (1477)

Elisha Graves Otis (1811 - 1861) Inventor of the first safe elevator; Founded the Otis Elevator Company. Born in Halifax, VT (593)

Rudy Vallee (1901 - 1986) Famous American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. Born in Island Pond, VT (588)

Henry Wells (1805 - 1878) An American businessman and founder of Wells Fargo and Co. Born in Thetford, VT (584)

William Griffith Wilson (1895 - 1971) Also known as Bill Wilson or Bill W., was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a fellowship of 100,800 mutual aid groups world-wide [1] of alcoholics helping other alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. In compliance with AA Twelfth Tradition of anonymity, Wilson is commonly known as "Bill W." or just "Bill." Born in East Dorset, VT (1473)

Brigham Young (1801 - 1877) 2nd President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) that led the first white settlers to Utah and founded Salt Lake City. Born in Whitingham, VT (579)