#1Famous people · Holley
2 famous people call Holley their birthplace
George D. Perkins is the best known, with articles in 6 languages. One more name completes the list: William W. Blair. Of the bordering towns, Clarendon has the longest list: 3, with Carl Akeley at the top. Births span 1828 to 1840, from William W. Blair to George D. Perkins.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
George D. Perkins
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1828
William W. Blair
Youngest
1840
George D. Perkins
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Holley
#1#2Faith
William W. Blair
1828–1896Member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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What Holley is known for
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Holley 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)
- George D. Perkins: Charles Milton Bell, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William W. Blair: William Wallace BlairCompiled by: Frederick B. Blair, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carl Akeley: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons