Famous people · Thompson Township
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Thompson Township
Bradbury Robinson, born in Bellevue, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is James B. McPherson, with articles in 15 languages. No famous person on record lists Thompson Township as their birthplace yet. Of the bordering towns, York Township has a list, with George W. Norris.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
James B. McPherson
Best known
James B. McPherson
in 15 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Thompson Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Thompson Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Charles D. Williams
1860–19234th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan
A. William Schorger
1884–1972American chemist and businessman
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, York Township counts one famous person.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Thompson 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)
- James B. McPherson: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Logan Stieber: GOhioCasts, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Earl Cory Michener: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Grace Fernald: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bradbury Robinson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles D. Williams: Samuel Hart, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Greenslade: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George W. Norris: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons