W. Dale Compton
1929–2017Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1955
Famous people · Ross Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ross Township
The nearest, W. Dale Compton, was born in Chrisman, 3 mi away. Edward Adelbert Doisy is the most widely known, written about in 59 languages. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names. After Alton, the next longest list in Illinois is Champaign City Township’s, with 64.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Edward Adelbert Doisy
Best known
Edward Adelbert Doisy
in 59 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Ross Township
Nobody born in Ross Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ross 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)
- Edward Adelbert Doisy: The Nobel Foundation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ernie Pyle: Milton J. Pike, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bonner Fellers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Roy Owen West: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons