Famous people · Jefferson Township
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Jefferson Township
Thomas Albert Jenkins, born in Oak Hill, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Isham Jones, with articles in 15 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Jefferson Township. No town in Ohio lists more than Warren, with 54.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
15 mi
Isham Jones
Best known
Isham Jones
in 15 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jefferson Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
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.
Isham Jones
1894–1956American bandleader, saxophonist, bassist and songwriter
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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 (7)
- Isham Jones: Uncredited Bain News Service photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Orus Jones: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Rhodes: Fremont News Messenger, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jacob E. Davis: The Logan Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Albert Jenkins: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Zach Veach: Kbriney, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Earl Smith: Chicago Cubs / MLB, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons