#1Clayton Township has just one famous person to its name: John J. Carton
John J. Carton, the American politician, was born in 1856. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 2 languages. The nearest list is next door in Swartz Creek: 2 names, starting with Galen Stone.

Born in Clayton Township
#1Who’s the most famous person from Clayton Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Clayton Township’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, 1 have famous names listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Clayton 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 (1)
- John J. Carton: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons