Who's Who by State

Notable Families & Figures of New Hampshire

The notable families, dynasties, companies, and figures of New Hampshire — profiled from public sources.

Daniel WebsterThe Salisbury-born orator and one of America's greatest statesmen.Read profile →Alan ShepardThe Derry-born first American in space and moonwalker.Read profile →Robert FrostThe poet whose New Hampshire farm inspired much of his verse.Read profile →Franklin PierceThe Hillsborough-born 14th President of the United States.Read profile →Mary Baker EddyThe founder of Christian Science, born in Bow.Read profile →Sarah Josepha HaleThe Newport-born editor who wrote 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and campaigned Thanksgiving into a national holiday.Read profile →Christa McAuliffeThe Concord teacher chosen as the first civilian astronaut.Read profile →Horace GreeleyThe Amherst-born editor of the New-York Tribune.Read profile →
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