#1Patrick H. Kelley, born in 1867, is Silver Creek Township’s famous person on record
Patrick H. Kelley, the American politician, was born in 1867. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Readers can find them written up in 5 languages. Of the towns next door, Dowagiac lists the most: 13, with William Alden Smith first.

Born in Silver Creek Township
#1Who’s the most famous person from Silver Creek Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Silver Creek Township’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Dowagiac: 13.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Silver Creek 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 (3)
- Patrick H. Kelley: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Alden Smith: Harris & Ewing, Inc., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ernie Koob: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

