#1Famous people · York Township
One famous person was born in York Township
The American politician George W. Norris was born in 1861. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Articles about them exist in 20 languages. Of the towns next door, Bellevue lists the most: 12, with Bradbury Robinson first.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
George W. Norris
in 20 Wikipedia languages
First
1861
George W. Norris
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in York Township
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Close by, the fullest list is Bellevue’s, at 12 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is York Township 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 (3)
- George W. Norris: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bradbury Robinson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James B. McPherson: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons