Mary Ellen Chase
1887–1973American educator, teacher, scholar, and author
Famous people · Isle au Haut
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Isle au Haut
Mary Ellen Chase, born in Blue Hill, 25 mi away, is the closest. The list for Isle au Haut is empty for now. The best known of them is Nelson Rockefeller, with articles in 75 languages. The nearest list is next door in Stonington: one name, Fred Irvin Lamson.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
30 mi
Nelson Rockefeller
Best known
Nelson Rockefeller
in 75 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Isle au Haut’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Isle au Haut
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Esther E. Wood
1905–2002American historian, professor and writer
Adelbert Ames
1835–1933Union Army general and Medal of Honor recipient
Nelson Rockefeller
1908–1979Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977
Charles O. Hobaugh
born 1961American astronaut, fighter pilot
Garry Davis
1921–2013American actor turned peace activist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Isle au Haut and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (8)
- Nelson Rockefeller: White House, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edna St. Vincent Millay: en:Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles O. Hobaugh: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Esther Ralston: Benton & Bowles (ad agency)-most likely representing the sponsor of the program, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Adelbert Ames: Forms part of Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Garry Davis: Wim van Rossem for Anefo, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred Irvin Lamson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Murray: The Library of Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons