Chautauqua County, USA
1. John Bidwell (1819)
American Politician
A pioneer and philanthropist who is known for leading the emigrant party Bartleson-Bidwell Party along the California Trail.
2. George Pullman (1831)
American Businessman
Enterprising engineer who took his earnings from raising Chicago's buildings and used them to make a luxury sleeping car.
3. George Abbott (1887)
American Writer And Director
One of the most active American theatre and film directors and producers in history. His career lasted over nine decades.
4. Bill Rexford (1927)
American Racing Driver
NASCAR champion at just 23 years of age, he became the youngest to win the Grand National title.
5. Gar Samuelson (1958)
Drummer
Drummer who played with the heavy metal band Megadeth from 1983 to 1987.
6. Daniel E. Button (1917)
American Politician
Daniel Evan Button was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He died aged 91 at Albany Medical Center in Albany New York. Button...
7. Alfred W. Benson (1843)
American Politician
Alfred Washburn Benson was a United States Senator from Kansas. Born in Poland Chautauqua County New York he moved to Jamestown New York in 1860 and attended Jamestown and Randolph...
8. Ozra Amander Hadley (1826)
American Politician
Ozra Amander Hadley was an American politician and acting governor of the U. S. state of Arkansas.
9. Elisha Johnson (1785)
American Politician
Elisha Johnson was an engineer and early resident of Rochester New York. He served the then village as its fifth mayor. Johnson was born in Chautauqua County New York and...
