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Famous people · Benton
Benton, birthplace of the American judge Jacob Fawcett
In 1847, the American judge Jacob Fawcett was born. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 3 languages. Hazel Green, which borders it, has 4 on its list, the best known John W. Cox, Jr..
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notable people
Best known
Jacob Fawcett
in 3 Wikipedia languages
First
1847
Jacob Fawcett
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Benton
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Benton 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)
- John W. Cox, Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas J. B. Robinson: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons