#1Mark S. Brewer, born in 1837, is Addison Township’s famous person on record
In 1837, the American politician Mark S. Brewer was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Their name appears in articles in 7 languages. Oakland Township’s list, next door, has 3 names, William Wallace Phelps first among them.

Born in Addison Township
#1Who’s the most famous person from Addison Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Oakland Township has the most on record, with 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Addison Township 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.
Photo credits (2)
- Mark S. Brewer: Mathew Benjamin Brady / Levin Corbin Handy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Wallace Phelps: Vannerson, Julian, 1827-, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
