Famous people · Payne
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Payne
The nearest, John S. Snook, was born in Antwerp, 7 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Payne. Across Ohio, 714 towns list someone born there. The longest list in Ohio is Warren’s, with 54 names.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
John S. Snook
Best known
John S. Snook
in 6 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Payne’s famous people
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Famous people born near Payne
Nobody born in Payne is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Jane E. Henney
born 1947American physician; first woman to be named commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Lucy Fitch Perkins
1865–1937American children's book illustrator and writer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Payne 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 (4)
- John S. Snook: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lucy Fitch Perkins: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis Reichelderfer: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane E. Henney: Food and Drug Administration, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons