#1Famous people · Franklinville
The 3 famous people born in Franklinville, led by William E. Mason
At the top of the list is the American politician William E. Mason, covered in 10 languages. Second and third on the list are Wade Morton and Myron H. Ranney. Over the border in Ellicottville, 3 names are on record, led by Brian Dunkleman. The oldest name on the list belongs to Myron H. Ranney, born in 1845, the newest to Wade Morton, born in 1889.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
William E. Mason
in 10 Wikipedia languages
First
1845
Myron H. Ranney
Youngest
1889
Wade Morton
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in Franklinville
Ranked by languages covered: William E. Mason with 10, then Wade Morton with 3 and Myron H. Ranney with 1.
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Known for
What Franklinville is known for
1 of them work in Politics & Law, the biggest field.
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A chosen home
Also called Franklinville home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Franklinville, though born elsewhere.
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Around it, Ellicottville has the most people on record, 3 of them.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Franklinville 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 (3)
- William E. Mason: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Brian Dunkleman: Senior Airman David Carbajal, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary E. Green: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons