Another famous Newfoundland owner? J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan. (13/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 7:03 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 13/15 Next View full list See more Previous article A number of notable figures in history have been proud Newfoundland parents, including explorers Lewis and Clark, former United States Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Lyndon B. Johnson, poet Lord Byron, and author Emily Dickinson. Next article His dog, Luath, was the inspiration for the Darling family’s nurse dog, affectionately named “Nana” in the book (though the Disney film modeled Nana after a St. Bernard). Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.