William Lawrence
1814–1895American politician from Ohio
Famous people · Jefferson Township
4 famous people were born within 35 miles of Jefferson Township
Closest of all is William Lawrence, from Old Washington, 5 mi away. William Burress is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Jefferson Township. 769 towns across Ohio can name a famous person born there.
Born nearby
4
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
William Burress
Best known
William Burress
in 8 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jefferson Township’s famous people
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Famous people born near Jefferson Township
Nobody born in Jefferson Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jefferson 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 (2)
- William Burress: Joseph Hall, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Lawrence: Julian Vannerson, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons