There was a time (in the UK at least) when the word station would only ever be taken to refer to a railway station. For some reason, nowadays people insist on referring to a station as a train station, as if there was any other sort of station.
Herman Melville (1819 - 1891) An American novelist, writer of short stories, and poet from the American Renaissance period. Most famous for his novel Moby Dick. Born in New York, NY (408). Esther Hobart Morris (1814 - 1902) The first female Justice of the Peace in the United States.
<p><b>William Redfield</b> was an American actor and author who appeared in numerous theatrical, film, radio, and television roles.</p><h2>Early years</h2><p>Born in <a href=/pages/w/111979848819624>New York City</a>, Redfield was the son of Henry C. Redfield and the former Mareta A. George.