#1Williams Township has one famous person on record
The American politician Reuben Knecht Bachman was born in 1834. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 4 languages. Of the towns next door, Easton lists the most: 45, with James McKeen Cattell first.

Born in Williams Township
#1Who’s the most famous person from Williams Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Williams Township’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Easton leads the towns around it, with 45 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Williams 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)
- Reuben Knecht Bachman: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James McKeen Cattell: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
