#1Famous people · Oconto
8 famous people were born in Oconto, more of them athletes than in most towns
Fay Holderness, the American actress, is the most widely known, written about in 9 languages. The American politician David G. Classon ranks second, ahead of Red Mack. 4 of them were born between 1920 and 1969, more than in any other period. Births span 1870 to 1981, from David G. Classon to Jeremy Lade.
Born here
8
notable people
Best known
Fay Holderness
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1870
David G. Classon
Youngest
1981
Jeremy Lade
Most common field
Sports
5 people
What stands out about Oconto’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Oconto is known for
Oconto has 1.8× the usual share of athletes.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
The best known
Born in Oconto
Three names lead: Fay Holderness (9 languages), David G. Classon (5) and Red Mack (5).
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#3Through the years
When Oconto’s famous people were born
No decade has more births than the 1920s, at 2.
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Everyone else born in Oconto
A further 5 follow, born between 1914 and 1981.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Oconto 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 (4)
- Fay Holderness: Leo McCarey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David G. Classon: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Red Mack: Jay Publishing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John J. O'Hara: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons