9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ontelaunee Township
Doug Clemens, born in Leesport, 2 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is George S. Messersmith, with articles in 8 languages. Next door, the list for Leesport holds 2, Doug Clemens first. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Ontelaunee Township.
What stands out about Ontelaunee Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Ontelaunee Township
The 9 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.



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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Leesport’s, at 2 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ontelaunee 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)
- George S. Messersmith: Richling, J., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bobby Rothermel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Manan Trivedi: User:Msetley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph Hiester: http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/governors/hiester.asp?secid=31, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Monroe Althouse: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

