#1Famous people · Goshen
John Williams Gunnison, born in 1812, is Goshen’s famous person on record
In 1812, the American explorer John Williams Gunnison was born. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 9 languages. Of the bordering towns, Newport has the longest list: 9, with Eugene Odum at the top.
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John Williams Gunnison
in 9 Wikipedia languages
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1812
John Williams Gunnison
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Of the towns nearby, Newport lists the most people: 9.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Goshen 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 (4)
- John Williams Gunnison: Bonnie Ritchie, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jonathan G. Hunton: Henry Chase, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John H. Bartlett: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. Lord: Rev. C. Wood, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons