Born near Bigler Township: 16 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Frank Schwab, was born in Madera, 1 mi away. John Patton Jr. is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Bigler Township. 956 of the towns in Pennsylvania list at least one person.
What stands out about Bigler Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Bigler Township
Nobody born in Bigler Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.




Charles Emory Patton
1859–1937American politician from Pennsylvania

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Bigler Township 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 (5)
- John Patton Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Emory Patton: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marvin L. Esch: Campaign handbill (detail), 1967-1974, Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dick Smith: Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph S. Ammerman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons