Famous people · Cunningham Township
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Cunningham Township
The nearest, J. William Fulbright, was born in Sumner, 2 mi away. John J. Pershing is the most widely known, written about in 59 languages. No entry yet names Cunningham Township as a birthplace. The longest list in Missouri is St. Joseph’s, with 57 names.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
John J. Pershing
Best known
John J. Pershing
in 59 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Cunningham Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Cunningham Township
Nobody born in Cunningham Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Roberta Fulbright
1874–1953American journalist, newspaper editor, businesswoman
Noel Shull
born 1942Missouri representative and member of the Republican party
John J. Pershing
1860–1948United States Army general in World War I
Barbara Sinatra
1927–2017American model, showgirl, and socialite; wife of Zeppo Marx and Frank Sinatra
Lawrence Walkup
1914–2002American academic administrator
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cunningham 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 (4)
- John J. Pershing: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. William Fulbright: Government of the United States, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barbara Sinatra: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Simpson: Agence Rol, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons