Old Episcopal Manse · Photo: Robert Drake · CC BY-SA 3.0The warden of Sing sing Omar Van Leuven Sage is the one famous person from Prattsville
In 1834, the warden of Sing sing Omar Van Leuven Sage was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in one language. Of the bordering towns, Ashland has the longest list: 3, with George Foster Sanford at the top.
Born in Prattsville
Who’s the most famous person from Prattsville?
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Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Ashland has the most on record, with 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Prattsville 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 (2)
- George Foster Sanford: photographer not identified, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jay Gould: Bain News Service, publisher Restoration by Adam Cuerden, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

