Dennis F. Donovan
1889–1974United States federal judge
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domainFamous people · Big Bay
Born near Big Bay: 3 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Dennis F. Donovan, was born in Champion Township, 14 mi away. No famous person on record lists Big Bay as their birthplace yet. Dearborn has the most of any town in Michigan: 63. After Dearborn, the next longest list in Michigan is Muskegon’s, with 61.
Born nearby
3
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Dennis F. Donovan
Best known
Dennis F. Donovan
in 3 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Big Bay’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Big Bay
The 3 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Joseph L. Donovan
1893–1985American politician, Minnesota
Elmer Peter Peterson
1904–1978American politician – Minnesota -House 1941-46 (District 60); Senate 1947-62 (District 60)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Big Bay 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.