
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Jessup Township
Closest of all is William Wallace McCredie, from Montrose, 5 mi away. The best known of them is William David Blakeslee Ainey, with articles in 5 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Jessup Township. In Pennsylvania, 1,012 towns have someone on the list.
What stands out about Jessup Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Jessup Township
Nobody born in Jessup Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Charles Martin Crandall
1833–1905American toy maker, toy inventor, and toy designer
Albert Leisenring Watson
1876–1960United States federal judge

William David Blakeslee Ainey
1864–1932American politician

Frederick W. Hager
1874–1958American violinist, bandleader, and composer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jessup 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 (3)
- William David Blakeslee Ainey: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Wallace McCredie: The original uploader was Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick W. Hager: Magazine published by the Phonoscope Publishing Company. Photo uncredited., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons