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Famous people · Barrington

3 famous people were born in Barrington from 1766 to 1882

Frank Jones is the best known, with articles in 5 languages. Second and third on the list are J. W. Gage and John Buzzell. Next door, Nottingham lists 4, led by Joseph Cilley. The list’s best known name, Frank Jones, dates from 1832.

#1 best knownFrank JonesPolitics & Law · 1832–1902
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Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Frank Jones
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1766
John Buzzell
Youngest
1882
J. W. Gage
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
Also called it home
2
notable residents
The best known

Born in Barrington

By how many languages cover them, Frank Jones comes first (5), then J. W. Gage (2) and John Buzzell (2).

Frank Jones#1
Politics & Law

Frank Jones

1832–1902

U.S. Congressman representing New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, businessman - owner of Jones Brewery

5 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
J. W. Gage#2
Sports

J. W. Gage

1882–1953

American football player and coach

2 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
JB#3
Faith

John Buzzell

1766–1863

American preacher

2 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
Known for

What Barrington is known for

1 of them work in Politics & Law, the biggest field.

The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.

A chosen home

Also called Barrington home

2 notable people born elsewhere made the town home, Debbie Dadey the best known.

DD

Debbie Dadey

born 1959

American children's writer

Writing & ArtsWikipedia ↗
JC

Jacalyn Cilley

born 1951

American politician

Politics & LawWikipedia ↗
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The best known from each town bordering Barrington.

From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Barrington 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.

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