#1Geddes, birthplace of the American businessman Bert E. Salisbury
The American businessman Bert E. Salisbury was born in 1870. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Readers can find them written up in 2 languages. Syracuse, which borders it, has 29 on its list, the best known Tom Cruise.

Born in Geddes
#1Who’s the most famous person from Geddes?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Geddes’ most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Syracuse has the most on record, with 29.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Geddes 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 (4)
- Bert E. Salisbury: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kinsley S. Bingham: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Truesdell: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Esther Baker Steele: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons


