William B. Allison
1829–1908American politician and Iowa Senator
Famous people · Leroy Township
Born near Leroy Township: 12 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, William B. Allison, was born in Perry, 6 mi away. The best known of them is Ransom E. Olds, with articles in 24 languages. Next door, the list for Concord Township holds 2, Evan Bush first. Among those who made it their home is Ron Young.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Ransom E. Olds
Best known
Ransom E. Olds
in 24 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Leroy Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Leroy Township
The 12 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Joseph Smith III
1832–1914Eldest surviving son of Joseph Smith Jr and Prophet-President in Community of Christ
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Also called Leroy Township home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Leroy Township, though born elsewhere.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Leroy 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 (9)
- Ransom E. Olds: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Don Shula: U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William B. Allison: Rossiter Johnson, Editor, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Larry Foust: Essex Meats, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter Wellman: Bain Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph Smith III: The original uploader was John Hamer at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Micah Potter: MGoBlog, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick Burr Opper: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Manuel Herrick: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons