Mildred Jewett, “Madaket Millie” by nha.library on Flickr.
The protector of the western end of Nantucket Island, Madaket Mille watched for shipwrecks, cared for her animals, sold ice cream, and was a gruff feature of the Nantucket landscape until her death in 1990. There are many stories about Madaket Millie. She killed a 300-pound shark in Hither Creek; was a good friend of Mr. Fred Rogers; and was awarded, by the U.S. Coast Guard its highest civilian rank, chief warrant officer W-4. Image number: F6488
