#1Franklinville counts 3 famous people, first among them William E. Mason
The best known is the American politician William E. Mason, with articles in 10 languages. Second place goes to the American racing driver Wade Morton, third to Myron H. Ranney. Wade Morton, born in 1889, is the youngest, and Myron H. Ranney, born in 1845, the first on record. The longest list of any town in New York belongs to New York City, with 99.

Born in Franklinville
Counted by languages, William E. Mason is ahead of Wade Morton and Myron H. Ranney: 10, 3 and 1.
#1What Franklinville is known for
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Also called Franklinville home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Franklinville, though born elsewhere.
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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 (1)
- William E. Mason: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons