#1Famous people · Potter Valley
3 famous people were born in Potter Valley
The best known is the American cinematographer Charles G. Clarke, with articles in 8 languages. The next two names are Grant Carpenter and Elmer Busch. The first birth on record is Grant Carpenter’s, in 1865, and the last Charles G. Clarke’s, in 1899. Modesto’s 65 names make the longest list in California.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Charles G. Clarke
in 8 Wikipedia languages
First
1865
Grant Carpenter
Youngest
1899
Charles G. Clarke
Most common field
Film, TV & Stage
1 people
The best known
Born in Potter Valley
First, Charles G. Clarke (8 languages), then Grant Carpenter (4) and Elmer Busch (3).
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Potter Valley and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- Charles G. Clarke: Producers Distributing Corporation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Elmer Busch: The original uploader was Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons