#1Famous people · Clayton
Clayton is the birthplace of 2 famous people
The best known is the united States Marine Corps general Earl C. Long, with an article in one language. The other is Thomas James Ferrell, the mint engraver. Next door, the list for Glassboro holds 13, Betty Castor first. Earl C. Long, born in 1883, is the earliest name and Thomas James Ferrell, born in 1939, the latest.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Earl C. Long
in 1 Wikipedia languages
First
1883
Earl C. Long
Youngest
1939
Thomas James Ferrell
Most common field
Military
1 people
The best known
Born in Clayton
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What Clayton is known for
Military leads the fields, with 1 people.
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Glassboro has the longest list next door: 13.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Clayton 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 (2)
- Earl C. Long: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Betty Castor: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons