
Born near Oxford Township: 10 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Jake Ryan, was born in Fairview, 2 mi away. The best known of them is Elisha Gray, with articles in 34 languages. No entry yet names Oxford Township as a birthplace. Warren’s 54 names make the longest list in Ohio.
What stands out about Oxford Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Oxford Township
Nobody born in Oxford Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.





William Lawrence
1814–1895American politician from Ohio


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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 (7)
- Elisha Gray: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Isaac Parker: Theo. Reichmann National Park Service Catalog Number: FOSM 87, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathan B. Scott: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Maurice: Photoplay magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David Hollingsworth: Harris & Ewing, Washington, D. C., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jake Ryan: Maize & Blue Nation, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- William Lawrence: Julian Vannerson, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons