Dyerstown Historic District · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Plumstead Township, birthplace of the American politician Samuel Carey Bradshaw
In 1809, the American politician Samuel Carey Bradshaw was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Their story is told in 4 languages. Next door, Buckingham Township lists one, Edward M. Paxson.
Born in Plumstead Township
Also called Plumstead Township home
One more notable person made the town home: Chuck McIlhinney.

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Famous people from the towns next door
The best known from each town bordering Plumstead Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Plumstead 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 (2)
- Chuck McIlhinney: Pennsylvania Senate Republican Caucus, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward M. Paxson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
