The famous poet and author. Read many of his poems here, and here, and here. Read one of his most famous poems, Snowbound.

He was a Quaker, and an outspoken abolitionist. Read more about it from SeacoastNH.com. He was also as secretary of the American Anti-Slavery Society.

Even though he was known as America's Quaker Poet, he wrote many hymns as well.

The subject of one of his poems, "The Captain's Well" was Valentine Bagley, who is also buried in this cemetery not far from Whittier's grave.

His ancestors are buried at the John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace and listed here.

A list of famous quotes by John Greenleaf Whittier.

He was also a friend of Celia Thaxter and rumored to be her lover.

A short biography, from Amesbury.net.

His home in Amesbury is a museum you can still visit. As well as his birthplace in Haverhill, MA.