#1Famous people · Benton
2 famous people call Benton their birthplace
The best known is the American Justice of the Peace Levi W. Barden, with articles in 2 languages. The only other name is the politician James R. Lyon. The nearest list is next door in Geneva: 37 names, starting with Travie McCoy. From Levi W. Barden to James R. Lyon, the births on the list run from 1820 to 1833.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Levi W. Barden
in 2 Wikipedia languages
First
1820
Levi W. Barden
Youngest
1833
James R. Lyon
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Benton
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Benton 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 (7)
- Levi W. Barden: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Travie McCoy: MPerdomo at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David Bordwell: Wasily at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Ann Angell: artist unknown, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeptha Wade: Engraving by J. C. Buttre, after photo by Mathew Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ralph Wilson Hoyt: Bain, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Suessa Baldridge Blaine: Photographer not named., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons