Oran Follett

Oran Follett (1798 - 1894) was a newspaperman in New York State and then Sandusky, Ohio. He served in the New York Assembly in 1824. In Ohio he was a newspaper editor and railroad executive. His family is prominent in Sandusky's history. His home is now the Follett House Museum, a library branch featuring historical exhibits. A historical marker is by it.[1]

Frederick Follett was his brother.

In 1824 he served in the 47th New York State Legislature.

In 1846 he served as Commissioner and President of the Ohio Board of Public Works in Columbus, Ohio.[2]

His newspaper published the Lincoln–Douglas debates.[1] He corresponded with Abraham Lincoln about political matters.[3] The Library of Congress has a letter he wrote to Abraham Lincoln about political prospects in New York.[4]

Several photographs of him and his family, as well as various documents, are part of the House Museum's collection.[5] Collections of his letters related to Ohio politics and anti-slavery efforts have been published.[6]

Follett House Museum

The Follett House Museum at 404 Wayne Street in Sandusky was built from 1834 to 1837. It is of Neoclassical with yellow limestone. The building is a library branch with memorabilia and artifacts from Sandusky's history. The collection includes materials related to Johnson's Island and its use a prisoner of war camp for Confederate soldiers.[7] The home has been part of the holiday season candlelight tour of homes.[8]

References
  1. "Oran Follett Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org.
  2. "Catalogs | Michael Brown Rare Books". mbamericana.com.
  3. Lincoln, Abraham (December 1, 2001). "Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4".
  4. https://www.loc.getarchive.net/amp/media/oran-follett-to-abraham-lincoln-saturday-june-09-1860-political-prospects-in-3
  5. "Follett, Oran".
  6. Hamlin, L. Belle (December 1, 1915). "Selections from the Follett Papers, I-". Press of Jennings and Graham – via Google Books.
  7. "Follett House Museum in Sandusky Ohio | Ohio Traveler".
  8. "Follett House helps launch holiday season with two open houses". sanduskyregister.com.


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