Famous people · Thompson Township
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Thompson Township
The nearest, Bill Heller, was born in Scales Mound, 6 mi away. George Safford Parker is the most widely known, written about in 11 languages. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65. After Alton, the next longest list in Illinois is Champaign City Township’s, with 64.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
George Safford Parker
Best known
George Safford Parker
in 11 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Thompson Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Thompson Township
The 11 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Patrick Roger Vail
1859–1913American politician – Minnesota -House 1897-98 (District 54); Senate 1907-10 (District 49)
Benjamin F. Fowler
1860–1900Third Attorney General of Wyoming
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Thompson 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 (6)
- William Warner: J.C. Strauss, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Abner Dalrymple: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. McKenzie: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Leo E. Allen: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Heller: Florida House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John A. Maguire: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons