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Famous people · New Durham

2 famous people were born in New Durham

The best known is the American politician Alfred M. Jones, with articles in 4 languages. The only other name is the American suffragist Marilla Ricker. Over the border in Farmington, 8 names are on record, led by Henry Wilson. The earliest on the list is Alfred M. Jones, born in 1837, and the youngest Marilla Ricker, born in 1840.

#1 best knownAlfred M. JonesPolitics & Law · 1837–1910
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2
notable people
Best known
Alfred M. Jones
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1837
Alfred M. Jones
Youngest
1840
Marilla Ricker
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
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Alfred M. Jones#1
Politics & Law

Alfred M. Jones

1837–1910

American politician

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Marilla Ricker#2
Writing & Arts

Marilla Ricker

1840–1920

American suffragist

4 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New Durham 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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