#1Famous people · Independence
Independence is the birthplace of 2 famous people
Articles in 4 languages make the American writer Mary Bassett Clarke the best known. The only other name is the state Superintendent on insurance Jessie Snyder Phillips. Of the towns next door, Wellsville lists the most: 12, with Adam McMullen first. From Mary Bassett Clarke to Jessie Snyder Phillips, the births on the list run from 1831 to 1871.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Mary Bassett Clarke
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1831
Mary Bassett Clarke
Youngest
1871
Jessie Snyder Phillips
Most common field
Writing & Arts
1 people
The best known
Born in Independence
#1#2Politics & Law
Jessie Snyder Phillips
1871–1954State Superintendent on Insurance
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Independence 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 (5)
- Mary Bassett Clarke: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jessie Snyder Phillips: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Adam McMullen: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Patsy Dougherty: American Tobacco Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Bell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons