#1Famous people · Hobart
9 famous people were born in Hobart, more of them writers and artists than in most towns
The best known is the American composer and musician James Barnes, with articles in 9 languages. Between 1920 and 1969, 5 were born, the most of any period. For every 10,000 residents there are 26.8 on the list, well above the typical Oklahoma town’s 6.2. Births span 1904 to 1961, from Boody Rogers to Jeanetta Calhoun Mish.
Born here
9
notable people
Best known
James Barnes
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1904
Boody Rogers
Youngest
1961
Jeanetta Calhoun Mish
Most common field
Writing & Arts
4 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
What stands out about Hobart’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Hobart is known for
Compared with the usual town, writers and artists are the most over-represented field, at 4.4 times.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in Hobart
Ranked by languages covered: James Barnes with 9, then Catherine D. Perry with 4 and Bill Hancock with 2.
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#2Politics & Law
Catherine D. Perry
born 1952United States federal judge
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#3Through the years
When Hobart’s famous people were born
Births peak in the 1940s, with 2 people born in that decade.
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Everyone else born in Hobart
Another 6, the earliest born in 1904.
William Wayne Caudill
1914–1983American architect, author, researcher, and professor
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A chosen home
Also called Hobart home
One more notable person made the town home: Cheryl Clarke.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hobart 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)
- James Barnes: The United States Army Band, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catherine D. Perry: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Hancock: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons