#1Science & Medicine
Thomas Volney Munson
1843–1913United States viticulturist
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2 famous people were born in Astoria
At the top of the list is the united States viticulturist Thomas Volney Munson, covered in 3 languages. The other is Nell Brooker Mayhew. Births span 1843 to 1875, from Thomas Volney Munson to Nell Brooker Mayhew. Alton’s 65 names make the longest list in Illinois.
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Thomas Volney Munson
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First
1843
Thomas Volney Munson
Youngest
1875
Nell Brooker Mayhew
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1 people
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Born in Astoria
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Writing & Arts
Nell Brooker Mayhew
1875–1940American painter, etcher, and art instructor
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- Thomas Volney Munson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons