Famous People with Name Washburn

Henry Bradford Washburn, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Henry Bradford Washburn, Jr.: was an explorer, mountaineer, photographer, and cartographer. He established the Boston Museum of Science, served as its director from 1939–1980, and from 1985 until his death served as its Honorary Director (a lifetime appointment). He was one of the lea

Israel Washburn, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Israel Washburn, Jr.: was a United States political figure. Originally a member of the Whig Party, he later became a founding member of the Republican Party.He was the 29th Governor of Maine from 1861 to 1863. During the American Civil War, he helped recruit Federal troops fro

Emory Washburn            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Emory Washburn: Washburn was the 22nd Governor of Massachusetts from 1854 to 1855. He was elected as a member of the United States Whig Party defeating Henry W. Bishop (Democrat) and Henry Wilson (Free Soil) with 46% of the vote. A majority requirement being in effect, h

William Drew Washburn            Origin/Culture/Country: American

William Drew Washburn: was an American politician. He served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate as a Republican from Minnesota. Three of his seven brothers became politicians: Elihu B. Washburne, Cadwallader C. Washburn, and Israel W

Peter Thacher Washburn            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Peter Thacher Washburn: was a lawyer, politician and Adjutant and Inspector General of the State of Vermont during the American Civil War.