Benjamin Vaughan

About

He was a British political radical who helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris between Britain and the United States, and has had many places named after him.

Before Fame

He attended law and medical school, but decided to pursue politics instead.

Trivia

Vaughan, Ontario is named after him. As is the Vaughn Road Academy and several places in Maine.

Family Life

He had several children with his wife Sarah Manning. Many of his descendents remain in Hallowell, where he and his family lived.

Associated With

He was friends with Benjamin Franklin and helped negotiate peace talks between Britain and the United States.