
Halbert E. Paine
1826–1905American Civil War Union General and politician
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Closest of all is Halbert E. Paine, from Chardon, 4 mi away. Chardon’s list, next door, has 10 names, Halbert E. Paine first among them. The best known of them is Joseph Smith III, with articles in 12 languages. No entry yet names Claridon Township as a birthplace.
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

American Civil War Union General and politician

Chairman/CEO of the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball



Eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith Jr and Prophet-President in Community of Christ

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The best known from each town bordering Claridon Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Claridon 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.