3 famous people were born in Sangerfield from 1809 to 1935
The best known is the American lawyer David Johnson, with articles in 3 languages. Close behind are Harold Hoehner and M. French Swarthout. Over the border in Madison, 10 names are on record, led by Edward Maynard. The list’s best known name, David Johnson, dates from 1809.

Born in Sangerfield
Ranked by languages covered: David Johnson with 3, then Harold Hoehner with 1 and M. French Swarthout with 1.
#3What Sangerfield is known for
The field with the most names is Politics & Law: 1.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Madison’s, with 10.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sangerfield 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)
- M. French Swarthout: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Maynard: George W. Maynard, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Palmer Usher: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Asher Tyler: Everts & Ensign (Philadelphia), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Horatio C. Burchard: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons



