Ralph Faudree
1939–2015American mathematician, the provost of the University of Memphis
Famous people · Silo
Born near Silo: 25 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Ralph Faudree, from Durant, 5 mi away. Chesley Sullenberger is the most widely known, written about in 35 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Silo. In Oklahoma, 298 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
25
within 35 miles
Closest
20 mi
Chesley Sullenberger
Best known
Chesley Sullenberger
in 35 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Silo’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Silo
Nobody born in Silo is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Boyd Converse
1932–2010American football coach and college administrator
John H. Ross
1918–2013Decorated World War II photo reconnaissance pilot and subject of documentary ''John Ross: American''
Richard Miles McCool
1922–2008United States Navy officer, recipient of the Medal of Honor
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Silo 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 (13)
- Chesley Sullenberger: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Hillerman: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Beatrice Pearson: Carl Van Vechten, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Neill Armstrong: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alfred P. Murrah: United States Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charlie Johnson: Joe Bielawa, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gary Richardson: Jaketh2002, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Dobson: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Muncrief: St. Louis Browns, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bubba Kolb: Laura Kolb Satellite Beach, Fl.- Taos,N.M., USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Albert G. Noble: U.S. Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Spiller: QzDaddy, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard Miles McCool: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hodges Pone III, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons