Famous people · Watson Township
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Watson Township
The nearest, Hod Fenner, was born in Martin, 4 mi away. Ed Gale is the most widely known, written about in 12 languages. No famous person on record lists Watson Township as their birthplace yet. The longest list of any town in Michigan belongs to Dearborn, with 63.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Ed Gale
Best known
Ed Gale
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Watson Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Watson Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Anna Lillian Winegar
1867–1941American painter and book illustrator
Ray C. De Yoe
1876–1933Served in the California State Assembly for the 48th district from 1929 to 1931.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Watson 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)
- Jack Conklin: Walker Kinsler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray C. De Yoe: Salinas Morning Post, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons