#1New Milford has one famous person on record
In 1848, the actor William Courtright was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Their name appears in articles in 12 languages. Of the towns next door, Rockford lists the most: 45, with Jodi Benson first.

Born in New Milford
#1Who’s the most famous person from New Milford?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who New Milford’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Around it, Rockford has the most people on record, 45 of them.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New Milford 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 (1)
- William Courtright: Fred Guiol, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons