Famous people · Woolwich Township
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Woolwich Township
Closest of all is Nathan T. Stratton, from Pilesgrove Township, 5 mi away. Over the border in Pilesgrove Township, 2 names are on record, led by Nathan T. Stratton. Among those who made it their home is Adam Taliaferro. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Woolwich Township.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Sylvia A. Earle
Best known
Sylvia A. Earle
in 47 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Woolwich Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Woolwich Township
Nobody born in Woolwich Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Ethel Waters
1896–1977American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress
Sylvanus Morley
1883–1948American archaeologist, epigrapher, Mayanist scholar, and WWI spy for the U.S.
John Forsythe
1918–2010American film and television actor
Vincent Paterson
born 1950American choreographer and film director
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Also called Woolwich Township home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Woolwich Township, though born elsewhere.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Pilesgrove Township leads the towns around it, with 2 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Woolwich Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (8)
- Sylvia A. Earle: Вени Марковски, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Forsythe: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ethel Waters: William P. Gottlieb, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jameer Nelson: Mike, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Don Bragg: Lindeboom, Henk / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, Wikimedia Commons
- Tyreke Evans: Pkantz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Emma Bell: German Comic Con, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sylvanus Morley: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons