#1The 8 famous people born in Greenfield, led by James Bush
At the top of the list is the American actor James Bush, covered in 11 languages. Behind the leader come John E. Hull and Don Grate. In the age of mills and railroads, 4 were born, the most of any period. The oldest name on the list belongs to Otway Curry, born in 1804, the newest to David T. Daniels, born in 1957.
Born in Greenfield
Languages with an article: 11 for James Bush, 8 for John E. Hull, 6 for Don Grate.
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#2When Greenfield’s famous people were born
The 1870s saw the most births of any decade: 2.
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
What Greenfield is known for
2 of them work in Sports, the biggest field.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Everyone else born in Greenfield
A further 5 follow, born between 1804 and 1957.




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Greenfield 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 (6)
- James Bush: film screenshot (RKO Radio Pictures), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John E. Hull: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wenona Marlin: Adam Cuerden, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Uhl: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Otway Curry: Henry Howe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick Patterson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons