#1Famous people · Schaghticoke
3 famous people were born in Schaghticoke
Most widely known is John A. Quackenbush, the American politician, with articles in 4 languages. The American politician Sidney T. Holmes ranks second, ahead of David Buel Knickerbacker. From Sidney T. Holmes to David Buel Knickerbacker, the births on the list run from 1815 to 1833. Across the town line, Troy lists 35, Joe Alaskey first.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
John A. Quackenbush
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1815
Sidney T. Holmes
Youngest
1833
David Buel Knickerbacker
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Schaghticoke
Leaders take two of the three places.
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What Schaghticoke is known for
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Schaghticoke 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 (7)
- John A. Quackenbush: Library of Congress (Washington, DC), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sidney T. Holmes: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David Buel Knickerbacker: Perry, William Stevens, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Henry: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ethelda Bleibtrey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray Eberle: General Artists Corporation (management); photographer: "Bruno of Hollywood", Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Farrell: ENERGY.GOV, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons