Born near Woodville: 15 famous people within 35 miles
Percy Spencer is the most widely known, written about in 31 languages. Closest of all is Kathy Irene Javner, from Chester, 7 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Woodville. Of the towns next door, Chester lists Kathy Irene Javner.
What stands out about Woodville’s famous people
Famous people born near Woodville
Nobody born in Woodville is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Elenore Abbott
1875–1935American Art Nouveau book illustrator, scenic designer, and painter


Mike Michaud
born 1955U.S. representative for Maine's 2nd district, and 2014 gubernatorial candidate
George F. Carrier
1918–2002Mathematician and Professor of Applied Mathematics Emeritus of Harvard University

Asbury F. Haynes
1842–1931Who’s the most famous person from Woodville?
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Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Chester’s, with one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Woodville 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 (3)
- Gary Gordon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Michaud: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph John Gerry: Ryanj.mccarty, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons