#1Writing & Arts
Mary Johnston
1870–1936American novelist and women's rights advocate
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Famous people · Buchanan
Buchanan’s famous people span 129 years: 3 births from 1848 to 1977
At the top of the list is the American novelist and women's rights advocate Mary Johnston, covered in 8 languages. John J. Albright is second and Matthew Ramsey third. The list’s best known name, Mary Johnston, dates from 1870. No town in Virginia lists more than Arlington, with 84.
Born here
3
notable people
Best known
Mary Johnston
in 8 Wikipedia languages
First
1848
John J. Albright
Youngest
1977
Matthew Ramsey
Most common field
Writing & Arts
2 people
The best known
Born in Buchanan
By how many languages cover them, Mary Johnston comes first (8), then John J. Albright (2) and Matthew Ramsey (2).
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#2Business
John J. Albright
1848–1931American businessman and philanthropist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Buchanan 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)
- Mary Johnston: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John J. Albright: Edmund Charles Tarbell, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons