#1Famous people · Shinnston
From 1822 to 1940, Shinnston was the birthplace of 6 famous people
Most widely known is Bathsheba W. Smith, the American Mormon leader, with articles in 4 languages. Dick Brown is second and Granville D. Hall third. Only 33 of the 163 towns in West Virginia with anyone on record list more. The list’s best known name, Bathsheba W. Smith, dates from 1822.
Born here
6
notable people
Best known
Bathsheba W. Smith
in 4 Wikipedia languages
First
1822
Bathsheba W. Smith
Youngest
1940
Larry Brown
Most common field
Sports
3 people
What stands out about Shinnston’s famous people
★ What stands out · Through the years
When Shinnston’s famous people were born
The busiest decade was the 1820s, with 1 births.
SportsNotableWriting & ArtsPolitics & Law
Each dot is a person, stacked by the decade they were born.
The best known
Born in Shinnston
First, Bathsheba W. Smith (4 languages), then Dick Brown (4) and Granville D. Hall (4).
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GH#3
Writing & Arts
Granville D. Hall
1837–1934American writer; 2nd Secretary of State of West Virginia
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Known for
What Shinnston is known for
The field furthest above the usual share is athletes, at 1.4 times.
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Everyone else born in Shinnston
A further 3 follow, born between 1908 and 1940.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Shinnston 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)
- Bathsheba W. Smith: Susa Young Gates, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Larry Brown: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons