#1Famous people · Searsport
A single famous person was born in Searsport: Roswell K. Colcord
In 1839, the American politician Roswell K. Colcord was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Their story is told in 9 languages. Of the towns next door, Belfast lists the most: 17, with William G. Crosby first.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
Roswell K. Colcord
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1839
Roswell K. Colcord
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Searsport
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Searsport 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)
- Roswell K. Colcord: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William G. Crosby: Joseph Williamson, author. Long, Short and Harmon (Portland, ME), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Boyd Bartlett: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Franklin S. Nickerson: Maine State Archives, attribution, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons