Born near Pentland Township: 7 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Len St. Jean, was born in Newberry, 6 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Pentland Township. The longest list in Michigan is Dearborn’s, with 63 names. Muskegon has the second-longest list in Michigan, after Dearborn, with 61.
What stands out about Pentland Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Pentland Township
Nobody born in Pentland Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Charles Edward Johnston
1899–1971Canadian politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Pentland 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 (2)
- F. Robert Edwards: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Martin R. Bradley: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons