Oran Follett
Oran Follett 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.
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.
His newspaper published the Lincoln–Douglas debates. He corresponded with Abraham Lincoln about political matters. The Library of Congress has a letter he wrote to Abraham Lincoln about political prospects in New York.
Several photographs of him and his family, as well as various documents, are part of the House Museum's collection. Collections of his letters related to Ohio politics and anti-slavery efforts have been published.