
Mark Walrod Harrington
1848–1926American astronomer and meteorologist
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Mark Walrod Harrington, born in Sycamore, 5 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Albert J. Hopkins, with articles in 11 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Mayfield Township. Next door, Sycamore lists 5, led by Mark Walrod Harrington.
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

American astronomer and meteorologist


American academic administrator; fifth president of Wayne State University

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Of the towns around it, Sycamore has the most on record: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mayfield 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.