19 famous people were born within 35 miles of Withamsville
Judson Harmon is the most widely known, written about in 15 languages. The nearest, Dominic Randolph, was born in Amelia, 4 mi away. No entry yet names Withamsville as a birthplace. Across Ohio, the lists cover 754 towns.
What stands out about Withamsville’s famous people
Famous people born near Withamsville
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
John H. Wageman
1841–1916
Erich Maren Schlaikjer
1905–1972American geologist and dinosaur hunter



Edgar R. Aston
1847–1932United States Army Medal of Honor recipient




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Withamsville 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)
- Judson Harmon: Moffett, Chicago, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George W. Hulick: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh L. Nichols: derivative work: Nesnad Hugh_H._L._Nichols,_12_profile_holding_cigar_(LOC).jpg: The Library of Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barry Bonnell: Mother's Cookies, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edgar R. Aston: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- P. M. Ashburn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hank Schenz: Chicago Cubs, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Q. Ashburn: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons