Born near Hemlock Farms: 4 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Homer Bigart, was born in Hawley, 13 mi away. In Pennsylvania, 1,012 towns have someone on the list. Not one famous person on record comes from Hemlock Farms yet. Bethlehem has the most of any town in Pennsylvania: 78.
What stands out about Hemlock Farms’ famous people
Famous people born near Hemlock Farms
Nobody born in Hemlock Farms is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Chauncey Thomas, Jr.
1850–1919Naval Officer, Rear Admiral, Commander Pacific Fleet


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hemlock Farms 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 (3)
- Chauncey Thomas, Jr.: Naval History and Heritage Command, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James W. McAndrew: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charlie Gelbert: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons