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Famous people · New City
New City’s famous people span 164 years: 2 births from 1796 to 1960
Most widely known is Abraham P. Stephens, the American politician, with articles in 4 languages. The list has one more: the American army officer Cindy Jebb. Next door, Haverstraw lists 13, led by Abram Stevens Hewitt. Abraham P. Stephens was born in 1796.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Abraham P. Stephens
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1796
Abraham P. Stephens
Youngest
1960
Cindy Jebb
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in New City
#2Known for
What New City is known for
The largest field is Politics & Law, with 1 people.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
A chosen home
Also called New City home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in New City, though born elsewhere.
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Next door
Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Haverstraw has the most on record, with 13.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New City 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)
- Cindy Jebb: U.S. Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Abram Stevens Hewitt: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Mulford Robinson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Ridlon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons