Talcott

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Talcott is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: *Allen Butler Talcott (1867–1908), American landscape painter *Andrew Talcott (1797–1883), American civil engineer *Burt Talcott (1920-2016), American politician and lawyer *Enoch B. Talcott (1811–1868), New York politician *George Talcott (1786–1862), American soldier *James Talcott (1835–1916), American factor *Joseph Talcott, Governor of Connecticut (1724–41) *Lucy Talcott (1899–1970), American archaeologist *Samuel A. Talcott (1789–1836), Attorney General of New York *Thad M. Talcott (1875–1957), American politician and lawyer Given name: *Talcott Parsons, American sociologist *Talcott Williams Seelye (1922–2006), American diplomat and writer Place name: *Talcott, West Virginia *Talcott Mountain in central Connecticut

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