#1Famous people · Williamsburg
3 famous people were born in Williamsburg
Most widely known is Randolph Sinks Foster, the American bishop, with articles in 5 languages. Robert Todd Lytle and Dion Williams follow. From Robert Todd Lytle in 1804 to Dion Williams in 1869, the births cover 65 years. For every 10,000 residents the town has 11.5, while at least half the towns in Ohio list nobody born there.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Randolph Sinks Foster
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1804
Robert Todd Lytle
Youngest
1869
Dion Williams
Most common field
Faith
1 people
The best known
Born in Williamsburg
Languages with an article: 5 for Randolph Sinks Foster, 5 for Robert Todd Lytle, 4 for Dion Williams.
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#3Military
Dion Williams
1869–1952Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Williamsburg and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- Randolph Sinks Foster: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dion Williams: U.S. Marine Corps photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons