#1Ray Burdick Smith
1867–1939American lawyer, politician and historian
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Ray Burdick Smith came into the world in 1867. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Articles about them exist in 3 languages. Of the towns next door, Truxton lists the most: 7, with John Joseph McGraw first.

#1American lawyer, politician and historian
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Close by, the fullest list is Truxton’s, at 7 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cuyler 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.