Famous people · Raritan Township
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Raritan Township
Emma Smith DeVoe, born in Roseville, 10 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Raritan Township. 794 towns in Illinois have at least one famous person on record. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
7
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Emma Smith DeVoe
Best known
Emma Smith DeVoe
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Raritan Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Raritan Township
The 7 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Marjorie Ruth Dilley
1903–1989American political scientist
Robert Wilson McClaughry
1839–1920Warden and Superintendent of Chicago Police
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Raritan 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 (4)
- Emma Smith DeVoe: James & Bushnell, Seattle (Photographer), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hi West: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Larry Burright: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Wilson McClaughry: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons