Waban (c. 1604 – c. 1685)[1] was a Native American of the Nipmuc group[2] and was thought to be the first Native American convert to Christianity in Massachusetts.[3]
- ^ Namesake information for steamer USS Waban in the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships at http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/w1/waban.htm dates Waban's death at late 1676 or early 1677
- ^ U.S. Naval Historical Center, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: USS Waban ship namesake paragraph
- ^ Waban, the Wind and Dictionary of Amwerican Naval Fighting Ships: USS Waban