Duncan McArthur Funk
1832–1911American politician
Famous people · Shirley
5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Shirley
The nearest, Duncan McArthur Funk, was born in Funks Grove Township, 5 mi away. The best known of them is McLean Stevenson, with articles in 22 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Shirley yet. Alton’s 65 names make the longest list in Illinois.
Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
McLean Stevenson
Best known
McLean Stevenson
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Shirley’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Shirley
Nobody born in Shirley 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 Shirley 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 (2)
- McLean Stevenson: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeff Fowler: Crazy Amanda Reacts, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons