Pennsylvania's most famous by county: Readers' picks
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From a U.S. president to one of the richest businessmen of the 19th century, here are readers' picks for the most famous people with Pennsylvania connections.
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J.C. Lee | jlee@pennlive.com

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Pennsylvania's most famous, county by county: Readers' picks

PennLive put together a list of the most famous people with connections to Pennsylvania's counties last month, which included Will Smith of Philadelphia County and comedienne Tina Fey of Delaware County. The comments section then exploded with your suggestions for other local connections, from a U.S. president to one of the richest businessmen of the 19th century. Here's a look back at what you recommended.

In this undated file photo, Andrew Carnegie, founder of the Carnegie Steel Company, is seen in his study in New York. (AP Photo)

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Andrew Carnegie: Allegheny County

We picked Andy Warhol for Allegheny County, but readers recommended Andrew Carnegie, a steel tycoon and one of the richest American businessmen of the 19th century. Carnegie lived for a while in Allegheny beginning in 1848, according to Biography.

Pulitzer prize-winning playwright August Wilson checks out listings for a local film festival following a stop for coffee Friday, May 30, 2003 in his Seattle neighborhood. After more than two decades in theater, Wilson finally has the acting bug, making his stage debut two weeks ago in his autobiographical monologue, "How I Learned What I Learned," and he will make his movie debut this month as narrator of "The Naked Proof," an independent film premiering at the Seattle International Film Festival. (APPhoto/Ted S. Warren)

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August Wilson, Mark Cuban, more: Allegheny County

Other recommendations included Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright August Wilson; entrepreneur Mark Cuban; and jazz guitarist George Benson, who were all born in Pittsburgh.

Country singer Merle Haggard, right, poses with composer Henry Mancini, center, and Lanie Kazan after being named top male vocalist and entertainer of the year at the 1970 6th Academy of Country Music Awards in Hollywood, Ca., March 22, 1971. (AP Photo)

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Henry Mancini: Beaver County

We picked Christina Aguilera for Beaver County, but readers recommended Henry Mancini, a Grammy and Academy Award-winning contemporary music composer. His spent his childhood in Aliquippa, according to his website.

Steve Burns relaxes in the big red chair at his New York apartment May 20, 1998. A stuffed puppy representing Blue, the computer-animated character featured on Burn's television show "Blue's Clues," sits atop the chair, which also is a prop from the popular Nickelodeon pre-school series. (AP Photo/Suzanne Mapes)

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Steve Burns: Berks County

We picked Taylor Swift for Berks County, but readers recommended Steve Burns, an actor who used to host Blue's Clues. He was born in Boyertown, according to the Internet Movie Database.

FILE - In this Feb 23, 1945 file photo, U.S. Marines of the 28th Regiment, 5th Division, raise the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan. (AP Photo/Joe Rosenthal, File)

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Michael Strank: Cambria County

We picked Chris Columbus for Cambria County, but readers recommended Michael Strank, who was one of the United States Marine Corps to raise the famous flag on Iwo Jima. He was raised in Conemaugh and attended school in Franklin Borough, according to the Arlington National Cemetery Website.

Actor Charles Bronson is shown in this Feb. 22, 1974 photo. (AP Photo)

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Charles Bronson, Robert Peary, more: Cambria County

Other recommendations included Charles Bronson, an Emmy-nominated actor; Robert Peary, an explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the geographic North Pole; and Mary Ruth Kuczkir, author.

Jim Furyk hits his approach shot to the ninth hole during the second round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Jim Furyk: Chester County

We picked Johnny Weir for Chester County, but readers recommended Jim Furyk, a professional golfer. He was born May 10, 1970, in West Chester, according to the PGA Tour's website.

New England Patriots tight end Kyle Brady is surrounded by reporters while standing in front of his locker at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2008. The Patriots will play the San Diego Charges in the AFC Championship game at Foxborough Sunday afternoon. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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Kyle Brady: Cumberland County

We picked William D. Phillips, but readers recommended Kyle Brady, a professional football player. Brady was born Jan. 14, 1972, in New Cumberland, according to the NFL's website.

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Nancy Kulp: Dauphin County

We picked Milton S. Hershey for Dauphin County, but you recommended Nancy Kulp, an Emmy-nominated actress who portrayed Jane Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies. She was born Aug. 28 in Harrisburg, according to the Internet Movie Database.

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Chris 'Handles' Frankline, more: Dauphin County

Another recommendation was Chris "Handles" Franklin and Crissa "Ace" Jackson, who are both a part of the Harlem Globetrotters.

President James Buchanan delivers his address after being sworn in as the 15th president of the United States in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 4, 1857. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney. (AP Photo)

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James Buchanan: Franklin County

We picked John Putch, but readers recommended James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. He was born April 23, 1791, in Cove Gap and died June 1, 1868, in Lancaster, according to Biography.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nellie Fox, left, and Washington Senators shortstop Rocky Bridges pose with bulging wads of chewing tobacco before a game at Washington Aug. 1, 1957. (AP Photo/William J. Smith)

Jacob Nelson 'Nellie' Fox: Franklin County

Another recommendation was Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox, a professional baseball player.

Daniel Roebuck arrives at the premiere of "Finding Amanda" during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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Daniel Roebuck: Lehigh County

We picked Amanda Seyfried for Lehigh County, but readers recommended Daniel Roebuck, actor. He was born March 4, 1963, in Bethlehem, according to the Internet Movie Database.

Portrait of American actor Jack Palance, taken at the 64th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, United States, on March 30, 1992 after winning an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role for his performance in the film "City Slickers." (AP Photo/Cox)

Jack Palance: Luzerne County

We picked Herman Mankiewicz, but readers recommended Jack Palance, an award-winning actor. He was born Feb 18, 1919, in Lattimer, according to Biography.

New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina, right, visits with fans and families of the Staten Island Little League team before the first game of 2009 Little League World Series baseball pool play between New York and Washington in South Williamsport, Pa., Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Mike Mussina: Lycoming County

We picked Hunter S. Thompson for Lycoming County, but readers recommended Mike Mussina, a professional baseball player. He was born Dec. 8, 1968, in Williamsport, according to the MLB's website.

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E.L. Konigsburg: Mercer County

We picked John Bingham for Mercer County, but readers recommended E.L. Konigsburg, a Newberry Award-winning author. She graduated from a high school in Farrell, according to Scholastic's website.

Photo shows seven crewmembers for NASA?s STS-45 mission in January 1992, are pictured in their partial-pressure launch and entry suits. In front are astronauts Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (right), mission commander, and Brian Duffy, pilot. Back row, left to right, are payload specialist Byron K. Lichtenberg; astronauts C. Michael Foale and David C. Leestma, mission specialists; astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, payload commander, and payload specialist Dirk Frimout of Belgium. The Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS) is scheduled for a March 1992 launch aboard the Atlantis. (AP Photo)

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Dr. Byron Lichtenberg: Monroe County

We picked Daniel Chun for Monroe County, but readers recommended Dr. Byron Lichtenberg, an astronaut. He was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Stroudsburg, according to NASA.

FILE - In this June 11, 2011, file photo, Mario Andretti smiles at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. IndyCar is returning to Road America for the first time since 2007 this Sunday, June 26, 2016. Tony Kanaan and Andretti, who won at the road course three times in the 1980s, are among the drivers eager for the return of the open wheel series to the sprawling, 4-mile track on a woody campus that resembles a campground. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman, File)

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Mario Andretti: Northampton County

We picked Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for Northampton County, but readers recommended Mario Andretti, race car driver. He once lived in Nazareth, according to Biography.

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Stan Covaleski: Northampton County

Another recommendation was Stan Covaleski, a baseball player.

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Joseph Priestley: Northumberland County

We picked Tim Boetsch for Northumberland County, but readers recommended Joseph Priestley, who discovered oxygen in 1774 and how and why things burned. He once had a home and laboratory in Northumberland, according to ACS' website.

The Pennsylvania state Capitol building dome in Harrisburg. (Dan Gleiter, The Patriot-News)

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Gen. James A. Beaver: Perry County

We picked Angie Loy for Perry County, but readers recommended Gen. James A. Beaver, former governor of Pennsylvania. He was a native of Millerstown, according to Penn State University's website.

Pictured is Bronson Pinchot. (File photo)

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Bronson Pinchot: Susquehanna County

We picked B.F. Skinner for Susquehanna County, but readers recommended Bronson Pinchot, actor best known for his role as Balki Bartokomous on the 1986 comedy series "Perfect Strangers." Pinchot once owned several properties in Harford Twp., according to previous reporting by PennLive.

Perry Como, with Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Henri Rene, records "Far Away Places" and "Missouri Walz" at the RCA Victor Studio 2 in New York City on Dec. 14, 1948. (AP Photo)

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Perry Como: Washington County

We picked Joe Montana for Washington County, but readers recommended Perry Como, singer and television personality. He was born May 18, 1912, in Canonsburg, according to Biography.

Shirley Jones arrives at the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival Opening Night Gala "The Sound Of Music" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Los Angeles.(Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

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Shirley Jones: Washington County

Another recommendation was Shirley Jones, an actress known for her role as Mrs. Partridge on the 1970s television show "The Partridge Family."

FILE - This June 28, 1989 file photo shows Fred Rogers as he rehearses the opening of his PBS show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" during a taping in Pittsburgh.

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Fred Rogers: Westmoreland

We picked Arnold Palmer for Westmoreland, but readers recommended Fred Rogers, a television host known for his 1968 PBS show "Mr Rogers' Neighborhood." He was born March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, according to his website.

Bob Moose, pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates in last half of ninth inning of final game against Cincinnati Reds, explains his wild pitch that permitted Reds to score and win National League pennant, 4-3, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1972 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo)

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Bob Moose: Westmoreland County

Another recommendation was Bob Moose, a professional baseball player.

Hillary Clinton poses with mother Dorothy and father Hugh Rodham in a New York Hotel during the Democratic National Convention, July 14, 1992. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)

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Hugh Rodham: Wyoming County

We picked Christy Mathewson for Wyoming County, but readers recommended Hugh Rodham, father of Hillary Clinton. He grew up in Scranton and is buried there, according to Philly.com.

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Cameron Mitchell: York County

We picked Jeff Koons for York County, but readers recommended Cameron Mitchell, an award-winning actor. He was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Dallastown, according to the Internet Movie Database.

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