#1Famous people · Absecon
Cleon Throckmorton is the only name on the Absecon list
In 1897, the American theater historian Cleon Throckmorton was born. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Articles about them exist in 2 languages. Robert Ettinger leads the 52 names listed next door in Atlantic City.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
Cleon Throckmorton
in 2 Wikipedia languages
First
1897
Cleon Throckmorton
Most common field
Writing & Arts
1 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in Absecon
#1A chosen home
Also called Absecon home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Absecon, though born elsewhere.
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Of the towns nearby, Atlantic City lists the most people: 52.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Absecon 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)
- Cleon Throckmorton: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Michelle Malkin: Republic Country Club, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rodney Jerkins: Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nessa Barrett: Vg283, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons