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Famous people · Barkhamsted

A single famous person was born in Barkhamsted: Stiles P. Jones

Stiles P. Jones came into the world in 1822. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in one language. Over the border in Winsted, 12 names are on record, led by Ralph Nader.

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Stiles P. Jones
in 1 Wikipedia languages
First
1822
Stiles P. Jones
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
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Born in Barkhamsted

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Politics & Law

Stiles P. Jones

1822–1861

American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1861 (District 12)

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Barkhamsted 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.

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