#1Famous people · Funks Grove Township
3 famous people were born in Funks Grove Township
The best known is the American politician LaFayette Funk, with articles in 4 languages. Duncan McArthur Funk and George W. Funk follow. From George W. Funk to LaFayette Funk, the births on the list run from 1827 to 1834. 763 towns in Illinois have at least one famous person on record.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
LaFayette Funk
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1827
George W. Funk
Youngest
1834
LaFayette Funk
Most common field
Politics & Law
3 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in Funks Grove Township
Languages with an article: 4 for LaFayette Funk, 3 for Duncan McArthur Funk, 3 for George W. Funk.
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A chosen home
Also called Funks Grove Township home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Funks Grove Township, though born elsewhere.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Funks Grove Township 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)
- LaFayette Funk: Saddle and Sirloin Club, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Isaac Funk: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons