#1Edward P. Allen
1839–1909American politician and lawyer
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Edward P. Allen, the American politician and lawyer, was born in 1839. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 6 languages. Over the border in Norvell Township, 2 names are on record, led by L. Whitney Watkins.

#1American politician and lawyer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sharon 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.