Paul Swan
1883–1972American dancer, painter, scultptor, actor, and author
Famous people · Cartwright Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Cartwright Township
The nearest, Paul Swan, was born in Ashland, 6 mi away. No entry yet names Cartwright Township as a birthplace. The best known of them is William B. McKinley, with articles in 12 languages. Alton has the most of any town in Illinois: 65.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
William B. McKinley
Best known
William B. McKinley
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Cartwright Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Cartwright Township
The 9 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Elly M. Peterson
1914–2008American politician from Michigan
William B. McKinley
1856–1926United States Senator from Illinois
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cartwright Township 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 (3)
- William B. McKinley: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Swan: Cecil B. DeMille, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Vernon Huber: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons