Born near Branford: 13 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Kendyll Pope, was born in Fort White, 13 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Branford. The best known of them is Susie Wiles, with articles in 29 languages. The longest list in Florida is St. Petersburg’s, with 57 names.
What stands out about Branford’s famous people
Famous people born near Branford
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Reggie McGrew
born 1976American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman, defensive tackle

Susie Wiles
born 1957Chief of Staff to President of the United States

Pat Summerall
1930–2013American football player and television sportscaster



Herbert Perry
born 1969American college baseball player, Major League baseball player, third baseman
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Branford and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- Susie Wiles: The White House, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pat Summerall: Riley's Autographs, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gerard Warren: Raiders_players_52_93_61_and_92_in_Jan_2010.jpg: Michael Dorausch derivative work: Lpdrew, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Michael Kirkman: Red3biggs, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Herbert Perry: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons