Born near Jackson Township: 8 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Vesta Williams, was born in Coshocton, 5 mi away. Across the town line, Coshocton lists 16, Vesta Williams first. The list for Jackson Township is empty for now. No town in Ohio lists more than Warren, with 54.
What stands out about Jackson Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Jackson Township
The 8 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.


Bob Brenly
born 1954American baseball player, manager, and commentator




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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Coshocton’s, at 16 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jackson 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 (6)
- Benjamin Harrison Eaton: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Brenly: Mother's Cookies, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathy Horyn: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John W. Cassingham: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Green: Underwood & Underwood, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis John McConnell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons