#1Famous people · Faison
6 famous people come from Faison, William E. Thornton the best known
Most widely known is William E. Thornton, the American astronaut, with articles in 23 languages. Behind the leader come John Sprunt Hill and Betty Ray McCain. In the age of mills and railroads, 4 were born, the most of any period. Samson L. Faison, born in 1860, is the earliest name and Betty Ray McCain, born in 1931, the latest.
Born here
6
notable people
Best known
William E. Thornton
in 23 Wikipedia languages
First
1860
Samson L. Faison
Youngest
1931
Betty Ray McCain
Most common field
Military
2 people
The best known
Born in Faison
Three names lead: William E. Thornton (23 languages), John Sprunt Hill (3) and Betty Ray McCain (2).
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John Sprunt Hill
1869–1961American private banker and politician, North Carolina
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Through the years
When Faison’s famous people were born
Count by decade and the 1860s come out on top, with 2 births.
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What Faison is known for
2 of them work in Military, the biggest field.
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Of the other 3, 2 are soldiers and sailors.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Faison 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 (3)
- William E. Thornton: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Sprunt Hill: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Samson L. Faison: Edward J. Peters, War Department. Army War College. Historical Section. World War I Branch. ca. 1918-ca. 1948, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons