#1Famous people · Kingwood
Leaders stand out among the 6 famous people born in Kingwood
Most widely known is Jonathan P. Dolliver, the American politician, with articles in 9 languages. William G. Conley, the governor of West virginia, comes second, with William G. Brown, Sr. third. 3 of them were born in the early republic, more than in any other period. The first birth on record is William G. Brown, Sr.’s, in 1800, and the last David Brailer’s, in 1959.
Born here
6
notable people
Best known
Jonathan P. Dolliver
in 9 Wikipedia languages
First
1800
William G. Brown, Sr.
Youngest
1959
David Brailer
Most common field
Politics & Law
4 people
Also called it home
1
notable residents
What stands out about Kingwood’s famous people
★ What stands out · Known for
What Kingwood is known for
Compared with the usual town, leaders are the most over-represented field, at 3.2 times.
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The best known
Born in Kingwood
First, Jonathan P. Dolliver (9 languages), then William G. Conley (9) and William G. Brown, Sr. (5).
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#3Politics & Law
William G. Brown, Sr.
1800–1884American lawyer and politician in Virginia
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Through the years
When Kingwood’s famous people were born
Count by decade and the 1850s come out on top, with 2 births.
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Everyone
Everyone else born in Kingwood
A further 3 follow, born between 1856 and 1959.
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A chosen home
Also called Kingwood home
One more notable person made the town home: David Sypolt.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Kingwood 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)
- Jonathan P. Dolliver: Published in above-mentioned work, which was by Benjamin F. Gue, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William G. Conley: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William G. Brown, Sr.: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Gay Brown, Jr.: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons