Albert N. Jorgensen
1899–19787th President of the University of Connecticut
Famous people · Wysox Township
Born near Wysox Township: 9 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Albert N. Jorgensen, from Lanark, 9 mi away. Edward Alphonso Goldman is the most widely known, written about in 13 languages. The list for Wysox Township is empty for now. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Edward Alphonso Goldman
Best known
Edward Alphonso Goldman
in 13 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Wysox Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Wysox Township
Nobody born in Wysox Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Edward Alphonso Goldman
1873–1946American zoologist
Emmert L. Wingert
1899–1971Wisconsin Supreme Court justice
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Wysox 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.
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- Neta Snook Southern: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Peek: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons