#1The American politician Fred B. Wells is the one famous person from Wayne Township
The American politician Fred B. Wells was born in 1861. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Readers can find them written up in 2 languages. Dowagiac’s list, next door, has 13 names, William Alden Smith first among them.

Born in Wayne Township
#1Who’s the most famous person from Wayne Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Dowagiac’s, at 13 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Wayne 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 (2)
- Fred B. Wells: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Alden Smith: Harris & Ewing, Inc., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
