Vermont Famous People

Famous Americans: History and Biographies

Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Vermont. Many famous people of Vermont have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Vermont. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Vermont famous Americans have all made Vermont their home. This list includes Vermont historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Vermont who have influenced the lives of others.

• Chester A. Arthur (1829 - 1886) The 21^st President of the United States (1881-1885); born in Fairfield.
• Orson Bean (1928 - ) Actor; born in Burlington.
• Ben Cohen (1951 - ) & Jerry Greenfield (1951 - ) Founders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice-Cream; born in New York and moved to Vermont during the late 1970s.
• Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933) The 30^th President of the United States (1923-1929); born in Plymouth Notch.
• Thomas Davenport (1802 - 1851) Inventor; He patented a device for "Improvements in propelling machinery by magnetism and electromagnetism" in 1837; born in Williamstown.
• John Dewey (1859 - 1952) Philosopher; born in Burlington.
• Stephen A. Douglas (1813 - 1861) Politician famous for his debates with Abraham Lincoln; born near Brandon.

• Ralph E. Flanders (1880 - 1970) Senator; born in Barnet.

• Elisha Graves Otis (1811 - 1861) Inventor of the elevator; born near Halifax.

• Katherine Paterson (1932 - ) Children's author and Newberry Award winner for Jacob Have I Loved; moved to Barre in 1964.

• Rudy Vallee (1901 - 1986) Singer, band leaderl; born in Island Pond.

• Henry Wells (1805 - 1878) Founder of Wells Fargo and Co.; born in Thetford.

• Brigham Young (1801 - 1877) Colonizer, territorial governor, and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; born in Whitingham.

More Famous People of Vermont

• Sherman Adams governor, East Dover
• John Deere inventor, Rutland
• George Dewey admiral, Montpelier
• James Fisk financial speculator, Bennington
• Wilbur Fisk clergyman, educator
• Horace A. Tabor silver king, Holland
• Justin Morrill politician, Strafford
• Richard Morris Hunt architect, Brattleboro
• William Morris Hunt painter, Bratleboro
• Moses Pendleton choreographer
• Patty Sheehan golfer, Middlebury
• Joseph Smith religious leader, Sharon
• Ernest Thompson actor, writer