Famous people · West Branch Township
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of West Branch Township
The nearest list is next door in Felch Township: one name, Gilbert Klefstad. Glenn Theodore Seaborg is the most widely known, written about in 78 languages. Closest of all is Gilbert Klefstad, from Felch Township, 9 mi away. The list for West Branch Township is empty for now.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
22 mi
Glenn Theodore Seaborg
Best known
Glenn Theodore Seaborg
in 78 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about West Branch Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near West Branch Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Elmer Peter Peterson
1904–1978American politician – Minnesota -House 1941-46 (District 60); Senate 1947-62 (District 60)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is West Branch 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 (6)
- Glenn Theodore Seaborg: Atomic Energy Commission. (1946 - 01/19/1975), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kelly Johnson: CIA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John D. Voelker: trailer screenshot (Columbia Pictures), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Patrick Daniel Norton: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Hall: Steamboat Pilot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pam Reed: HarrisRose at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons