#1One famous person was born in Brownfield
In 1830, the American politician Paris Gibson was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Articles about them exist in 10 languages. Fryeburg, which borders it, has 9 on its list, the best known John W. Dana.

Born in Brownfield
#1Who’s the most famous person from Brownfield?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Brownfield’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Fryeburg’s, at 9 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Brownfield and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (4)
- Paris Gibson: Congress photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John W. Dana: Henry Chase, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hazen S. Pingree: Hazen S. Pingree, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Lord: American Tobacco Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons


