#1Famous people · Alto
2 famous people were born in Alto
At the top of the list is the American politician James Z. Spearing, covered in 4 languages. The only other name is the American politician George B. Terrell. Born in 1862, George B. Terrell is the first name on record, and James Z. Spearing, born in 1864, the most recent. Beaumont’s 63 names make the longest list in Texas.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
James Z. Spearing
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1862
George B. Terrell
Youngest
1864
James Z. Spearing
Most common field
Politics & Law
2 people
The best known
Born in Alto
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Alto 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)
- James Z. Spearing: "The Vilas County News" (Eagle River, Wisconsin)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George B. Terrell: Cherokee County Historical Commission (Jacksonville, TX), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons