
Born near Deemston: 21 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Ron Nyswaner, was born in Clarksville, 4 mi away. The best known of them is James G. Blaine, with articles in 39 languages. Of the bordering towns, Morgan Township has a list, with Aldo Donelli. The list for Deemston is empty for now.
What stands out about Deemston’s famous people
Famous people born near Deemston
The 21 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.



Ray Anthony
born 1922American bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter, and actor





Philander C. Knox
1853–1921American lawyer, banker, and politician


John Brashear
1840–1920American astronomer and instrument builder


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Famous people from the towns next door
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Deemston 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 (12)
- James G. Blaine: Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Philander C. Knox: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray Anthony: William P. Gottlieb, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Vinnie Colaiuta: Mandy Hall, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ron Nyswaner: larry-411, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Brashear: John Brashear, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Philip J. Corso: US Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel J. R. McMillan: Mathew Benjamin Brady / Levin Corbin Handy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas E. Morgan: Oil on canvas, Victor L’Allier, Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred C. Gilchrist: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cary J. Kolat: Gerry D, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grant Furlong: S. J. Clarke Company (Chicago, IL), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons