7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Bucks Township
Owen Scheetz, born in Baltic, 3 mi away, is the closest. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Bucks Township. The best known of them is Alexander Helwig Wyant, with articles in 10 languages. The longest list in Ohio is Warren’s, with 54 names.
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Famous people born near Bucks Township
The 7 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Bucks Township and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. 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)
- Alexander Helwig Wyant: Smithsonian Institution from United States, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Burress: Joseph Hall, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur P. Lamneck: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons