#1Milton De Lano, born in 1844, is Wampsville’s famous person on record
Milton De Lano, the American politician, was born in 1844. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 5 languages. The nearest list is next door in Oneida: 16 names, starting with Kenneth Hayes Miller.

Born in Wampsville
#1Who’s the most famous person from Wampsville?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Wampsville’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Oneida’s, at 16 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Wampsville 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 (3)
- Milton De Lano: Thomas Wallace Knox, author. P. F. Collier (New York), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kenneth Hayes Miller: Unidentified photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William H. Baker: New York State Constitutional Convention, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

