Famous People with Name Phineas

Phineas Banning            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phineas Banning: was an American businessman, financier, and entrepreneur.Known as "The Father of the Port of Los Angeles," he was one of the founders of the town of Wilmington, which was named for his birthplace. His drive and ambition laid the foundations for what would become one of the busiest ports in the world.Besides operating a freighting business, Banning operated a stage coach line between San Pedro and Wilmington, and later between Banning, California, which was named in his honor, and Yuma, Arizona.

Phineas Maimela            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Phineas Maimela: is a Botswanan former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Botswana national football team between 1997 and 2000.

Phineas Chapman Lounsbury            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phineas Chapman Lounsbury: was an American politician and the 53rd Governor of Connecticut. Lounsbury became a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1874 and held that position till 1876. He became the Governor of Connecticut in 1886. He was elected governor by a le

Phineas Warren Hitchcock            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phineas Warren Hitchcock: was a Delegate and a Senator from Nebraska. Hitchcock County, Nebraska, is named after him.Hitchcock was appointed a United States Marshal from 1861–1864; a Republican, elected as the Nebraska Territory Delegate to the Thirty-ninth Congress and served fro