Lecompton’s famous people span 110 years: 3 births from 1856 to 1966
Most widely known is Laura Kirk, the American actress, with articles in 6 languages. Second and third on the list are Bianca Babb and William G. East. The list’s best known name, Laura Kirk, dates from 1966. No town in Kansas lists more than Lawrence, with 48.

Born in Lecompton
Laura Kirk has articles in 6 languages, Bianca Babb in 5 and William G. East in 3.
#2Bianca Babb
1856–19501856–1950, pioneer and captive of Native Americans
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lecompton and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. 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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- Bianca Babb: Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons