1816 – 1887

Elihu B. Washburne

American politician and diplomat (1816–1887)

foreign ministerdiplomatjuristpoliticianlawyer

Born

1816-09-23, Livermore

Died

1887-10-22

Birthplace state

Maine

Biography

Elihu B. Washburne was born in Livermore, Maine in 1816 and died in 1887. He served as a congressman from Illinois before, during, and after the American Civil War, and worked as a politician, lawyer, jurist, diplomat, foreign minister, and writer. During Ulysses S. Grant's administration, he held the position of United States Secretary of State in 1869 and served as United States Minister to France from 1869 to 1877.

Occupation

Elihu B. Washburne is recorded as a foreign minister, a diplomat, a jurist, a politician, a lawyer and a writer, born in Maine (1816–1887).

Connections to Maine

Elihu B. Washburne was born in Livermore, Maine in 1816. Explore other notable figures from Maine, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

Other notable figures from Maine›Mainehistory ›Historic sites in Maine›

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Livermore

Elihu B. Washburne came from Livermore. A full Aubrey report on Livermore pulls together everything the historical record holds about that place, from the first settlers to the twentieth century:

Overview

An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.

The Land

The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.

Geology

The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.

LiDAR Terrain

Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.

Conflict & War

The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.

The Civil War

The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.

The Soldiers

The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.

Native Heritage

The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.

Settlement

Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.

The Community

How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.

Rivers & Rail

The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.

Notable People

The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.

Historical Maps

Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.

Finds & Access

Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.

Literature

The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.

Spotlight

A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.

Points of Interest

The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.

Timeline

The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.

First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Livermore report

Or see a real report first

More notable figures from Maine

Other historical figures born in Maine, ranked by historical prominence.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

American poet and educator (1807–1882)

John Ford

American film director (1894–1973)

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller

Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977

Edna St. Vincent Millay

American poet (1892–1950)

Hannibal Hamlin

Vice President of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809–1891)

Samantha Smith

American peace activist and child actress (1972–1985)

Ellen G. White

American author, co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (1827–1915)

Frequently asked about Elihu B. Washburne

Who was Elihu B. Washburne?

Elihu B. Washburne was American politician and diplomat (1816–1887), born in Maine (1816 – 1887).

When and where was Elihu B. Washburne born?

Elihu B. Washburne was born on 1816-09-23 in Livermore.

When did Elihu B. Washburne die?

Elihu died on 1887-10-22.

What was Elihu B. Washburne known for?

Elihu B. Washburne is recorded as a foreign minister, a diplomat, a jurist, a politician, a lawyer and a writer.

Source

Biographical content adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Source: Wikipedia.

Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your location View a free sample report