
James Monroe Miller
1852–1926American politician (Republican)
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
George M. Chilcott is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. The nearest, James Monroe Miller, was born in Three Springs, 4 mi away. Across the town line, Cromwell Township lists one, Ruth Matlack. No famous person’s birth in Springfield Township is on record yet.




They were born in 3 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

American politician (Republican)



Businessperson and Los Angeles, California politician
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Of the towns around it, Cromwell Township has the most on record.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Springfield 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.