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William True Sleeper
1819–1904American clergyman, educator, and hymn-writer
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3 famous people call Danbury their birthplace
William True Sleeper leads the list, covered in 3 languages. The next two names are Amos Taylor and Francis Reed. From William True Sleeper in 1819 to Amos Taylor in 1877, the births cover 58 years. Across the town line, Grafton lists 3, Monroe Heath first.
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3
notable people
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William True Sleeper
in 3 Wikipedia languages
First
1819
William True Sleeper
Youngest
1877
Amos Taylor
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Born in Danbury
William True Sleeper has articles in 3 languages, Amos Taylor in 2 and Francis Reed in 1.
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Photo credits (4)
- William True Sleeper: Sleeper, William T. (William True), 1819-1904, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Monroe Heath: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Augustus C. French: none provided (Encyclopedia article), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William E. Blaisdell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons