Famous people · Fayette Township
22 famous people were born within 35 miles of Fayette Township
Across the town line, Hillsdale lists 14, David Todd Wilkinson first. The best known of them is David Todd Wilkinson, with articles in 20 languages. The nearest, Charles Gilbert Chaddock, was born in Jonesville, 1 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Fayette Township.
Born nearby
22
within 35 miles
Closest
3 mi
David Todd Wilkinson
Best known
David Todd Wilkinson
in 20 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Fayette Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Fayette Township
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Smith H. Hastings
1843–1905American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
Jason E. Hammond
1862–1957American author and educator
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Hillsdale: 14.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Fayette Township 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 (13)
- David Todd Wilkinson: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jason Robards: Warner Bros., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane Murfin: H.O. Davis / Associated First National Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Gilbert Chaddock: see above, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles E. Townsend: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Conway MacMillan: University of Minnesota volunteer?, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Timothy E. Tarsney: From 1898's "Landmarks of Detroit" by Robert B. Ross (died 1918) and George B. Catlin (died 1934), revised by Clarence W. Burton., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William W. Cook: Moses King, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George A. Malcolm: Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lee Bartlett: Associated Press, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Gardner: Zeenut, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jason E. Hammond: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ernie Ansterberg: Marvin Dement Boland, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons