#1Writing & Arts
Rebecca Sophia Clarke
1833–1906American author of children's books
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Famous people · Norridgewock
9 famous people were born in Norridgewock, more of them leaders than in most towns
The best known is the American author of children's books Rebecca Sophia Clarke, with articles in 9 languages. Second place goes to the American politician Stephen Lindsey, third to Volney Howard. Most were born in the early republic: 9 of them. For every 10,000 residents there are 27.4 on the list, well above the typical Maine town’s 6.
Born here
9
notable people
Best known
Rebecca Sophia Clarke
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1805
Cullen Sawtelle
Youngest
1854
Nathan Abbott
Most common field
Politics & Law
5 people
Also called it home
2
notable residents
What stands out about Norridgewock’s famous people
★ What stands out · Through the years
When Norridgewock’s famous people were born
Count by decade and the 1830s come out on top, with 2 births.
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Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
Known for
What Norridgewock is known for
No other field is as far above the usual share as leaders, at 2.7 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in Norridgewock
Leaders take two of the three places.
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Everyone else born in Norridgewock
6 more, from 1805 to 1854.
No one matches both filters.
A chosen home
Also called Norridgewock home
Born elsewhere, they lived here: 2 in all, led by Lydia Maria Child.
Lydia Maria Child
1802–1880American abolitionist, author and women's rights activist
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, 6 have famous names listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Norridgewock 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 (14)
- Rebecca Sophia Clarke: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stephen Lindsey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Volney Howard: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cullen Sawtelle: Adaline Wheelock Sterling, author. Mayor and City Council of Englewood, New Jersey (Englewood, NJ), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathan Abbott: Michigan Law | University of Michigan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jotham Bixby: “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society”, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Niran Withee: Engraving by F. G. Kernan, NY, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lydia Maria Child: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Margaret Chase Smith: U.S. Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Bunker Gilbreth: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Louis J. Brann: Associated Press photo. "Cincinnati Enquirer" newspaper., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Munsey: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin F. Ladd: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- C. J. Stevens: CJ Stevens, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons