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John Sheldon
1865–1933American farmer and businessman, member of the Wisconsin Assembly
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Famous people · Willow Springs
A single famous person was born in Willow Springs: John Sheldon
John Sheldon was born in 1865. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. Their story is told in one language so far. Of the bordering towns, Mineral Point has the longest list: 8, with Allen Ludden at the top.
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John Sheldon
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Of the towns around it, Mineral Point has the most on record: 8.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Willow Springs 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 (3)
- John Sheldon: Hunter, Paul F., Editor, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Allen Ludden: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Morrow: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons