
Malcolm Ross
1919–1985United States Naval Reserve captain, atmospheric scientist and balloonist
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Closest of all is Malcolm Ross, from Momence, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Ganeer Township. 759 of the towns in Illinois list at least one person. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.

Nobody born in Ganeer Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

United States Naval Reserve captain, atmospheric scientist and balloonist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ganeer 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.