#1Famous people · Milton
Milton’s famous people span 124 years: 3 births from 1807 to 1931
The best known is the American scientist William Jay Youmans, with articles in 6 languages. The next two names are Margaret Russo and Stephen O. Bennett. David Hyde Pierce leads the 25 names listed next door in Saratoga Springs. The list’s best known name, William Jay Youmans, dates from 1838.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
William Jay Youmans
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1807
Stephen O. Bennett
Youngest
1931
Margaret Russo
Most common field
Science & Medicine
1 people
The best known
Born in Milton
First, William Jay Youmans (6 languages), then Margaret Russo (2) and Stephen O. Bennett (2).
#1MR#2
Sports
Margaret Russo
1931–2006All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
2 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
SB#3
Business
Stephen O. Bennett
1807–1886American merchant, farmer, politician
2 Wikipedia languagesRead more ↗
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What Milton is known for
The largest field is Science & Medicine, with 1 people.
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Close by, Saratoga Springs counts 25 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Milton 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)
- William Jay Youmans: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel I. Prime: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sanford Robinson Gifford: Sanford Robinson Gifford, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Allen Potter: Chapman Bros. (Chicago, IL), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons