Thomas, William Widgery, 1839-1927

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Dates:
Birth 1839-08-26
Death 1927-10-07

Biographical notes:

Lawyer and diplomat; noted for his effort to bring Swedish colonists to northern Maine and the founding of the community of New Sweden, Me.; the last US ambassador to the united kingdoms of Sweden and Norway; b. Thomas William Widgery, Jr.

From the description of Abstract of address delivered by Hon. William Widgery Thomas before Maine State Board of Trade at Camden, 1916 Sept. 21. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 317559307

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Subjects:

  • Swedish Americans

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Places:

  • Maine (as recorded)
  • Sweden (as recorded)
  • New Sweden (Me.) (as recorded)