Famous people · Waverly Township
17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Waverly Township
The nearest, Loretta Long, was born in Paw Paw, 6 mi away. No entry yet names Waverly Township as a birthplace. Dearborn’s 63 names make the longest list in Michigan. After Dearborn, the next longest list in Michigan is Muskegon’s, with 61.
Born nearby
17
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Loretta Long
Best known
Loretta Long
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Waverly Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Waverly Township
Nobody born in Waverly Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Jerry Mitchell
born 1960American theatre director and choreographer
James William Toumey
1865–1932American botanist, explorer, writer, and educator
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 Waverly 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 (11)
- Loretta Long: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eddie Carpenter: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Herbert John Webber: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jo Labadie: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Andy Roach: TheAHL, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- James William Toumey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charlie Maxwell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John H. Waller: A CIA employee whose name is not disclosed, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward D. Kelly: Murch S. Morris, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Grover C. Dillman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray C. De Yoe: Salinas Morning Post, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons