Famous people · Oxford Township
Born near Oxford Township: 13 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, William Burress, was born in Newcomerstown, 3 mi away. The best known of them is Vesta Williams, with articles in 16 languages. William Burress leads the 2 names listed next door in Newcomerstown. Across Ohio, 769 towns list someone born there.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Vesta Williams
Best known
Vesta Williams
in 16 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Oxford Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Oxford Township
The 13 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Bob Brenly
born 1954American baseball player, manager, and commentator
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The neighbour with the most names is Newcomerstown, at 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Oxford 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 (8)
- Alexander Helwig Wyant: Smithsonian Institution from United States, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Burress: Joseph Hall, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur P. Lamneck: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- 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