#1Lyme has one famous person on record
The American politician Albert D. Shaw was born in 1841. That places their birth in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 5 languages. Cape Vincent, which borders it, has 3 on its list, the best known Watson C. Squire.

Born in Lyme
#1Who’s the most famous person from Lyme?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Lyme’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
The fullest list close by belongs to Cape Vincent, with 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lyme 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 (3)
- Albert D. Shaw: US Government Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Watson C. Squire: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles E. Bohlen: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

