#1Russell E. Dickenson
1923–2008American government official
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In 1923, the American government official Russell E. Dickenson was born. That places their birth between 1920 and 1969. An article about them exists in one language. Of the towns next door, McKinney lists the most: 29, with Guinn Smith first.

#1American government official
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The longest list nearby is McKinney’s, with 29.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Melissa 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.