Famous people · Holding Township
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Holding Township
William Lemke is the most widely known, written about in 9 languages. Of the towns next door, Brockway Township lists Oliver Chirhart. The nearest, Kenny Benkowski, was born in Holdingford, 1 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Holding Township.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
William Lemke
Best known
William Lemke
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Holding Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Holding Township
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Ed Schrom
1911–1980American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1971-72 (District 26); Senate 1973-80 (District 16)
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Famous people from the towns next door
The best known from each town bordering Holding Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Holding 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)
- William Lemke: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carmen Hill: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Heather Gustafson: Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gordon Rosenmeier: State of Minnesota, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tim O'Driscoll: CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- James Jewett Carnes: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons