Stuart Gorrell
1901–1963American banker, wrote the lyrics to "Georgia on My Mind"
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Stuart Gorrell, born in Knox, 5 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Henry F. Schricker, with articles in 7 languages. No famous person’s birth in California Township is on record yet. The longest list in Indiana is Gary’s, with 68 names.
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
American banker, wrote the lyrics to "Georgia on My Mind"


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is California 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.