2 famous people call Concord their birthplace
Most widely known is Owen Robertson Cheatham, the American businessman, with articles in 2 languages. The other is Carroll Thackston, the united States Army general. From Owen Robertson Cheatham to Carroll Thackston, the births on the list run from 1902 to 1933. In Virginia, 269 towns have someone on the list.

Born in Concord
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Concord 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 (1)
- Carroll Thackston: National Guard Bureau, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons