People
Notable residents of Westminster include:
- George Lane, former U.S. ambassador to North Yemen.
- Marcus A. Coolidge, former U.S. Senator
- Abijah Bigelow, former U.S. Representative
- William H. Upham, fought at the battle of Bull Run
- Nelson A. Miles, former Commanding General of the United States Army
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