#1Jackson Township, birthplace of the American botanist Clarissa Tucker Tracy
In 1818, the American botanist Clarissa Tucker Tracy was born. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 7 languages. Wiconisco Township’s list, next door, has 2 names, Ed Clough first among them.

Born in Jackson Township
#1Who’s the most famous person from Jackson Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Jackson Township’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is Wiconisco Township, at 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jackson Township 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 (1)
- Clarissa Tucker Tracy: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons