Kansas

1. Adam Dirks (1988)

Family Member

Husband of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton with whom he competed with on the 25th season of The Amazing Race.

2. Greg Peterson (1990)

YouTube Star

American YouTuber best known as one-third of the farming channel Peterson Farm Bros. On the channel, he and his two brothers share their lives on a Kansas farm and post...

3. Nathan Peterson (1993)

YouTube Star

American farmer who documents his life as a farmer alongside his two brothers on his popular YouTube channel, Peterson Farm Bros. Alongside vlogs and informational videos on farm life, the...

4. Edgar Lee Masters (1868)

Poet

Edgar Lee Masters is a famous Poet, who was born on August 23, 1868 in United States. Author of Spoon River Anthology, a bestselling free-verse work. His numerous other poetry...

5. Darius Brown (1869)

Politician

Lawyer who served as mayor of Kansas City, MO from 1910 to 1911.

6. Everette Lee DeGolyer (1970)

Entrepreneur

Dallas geophysicist who made a small fortune consulting oil companies. He also became a prominent local philanthropist.

7. Leslie A. Miller (1886)

Politician

Leslie A. Miller is a famous Politician, who was born on January 29, 1886 in United States. American politician and Democrat who served as the 17th Governor of Wyoming from...

8. Lloyd Llewellyn Black (1889)

Lawyer

Lloyd Llewellyn Black is a famous Lawyer, who was born on March 15, 1889 in United States. Federal judge who, in 1939, received his United States Senate commission to serve...

9. Kent Curtis (1970)

Novelist

Remembered for his historical novel The Tired Captains, Curtis based the work on his World War I experience as a member of the Royal Air Force. His other books include...

10. Paul Ranous Greever (1891)

Politician

Paul Ranous Greever is a famous Politician, who was born on September 28, 1891 in United States. American politician and lawyer who was a United States Representative from Wyoming from...

11. Eva Jessye (1895)

Composer

Famous for music directing the original productions of the respective George Gershwin and Virgil Thomson operas Porgy and Bess (1935) and Four Saints in Three Acts (1933), she is also...

12. Wayne Munn (1970)

Wrestler

World Heavyweight Champion as part of the National Wrestling Association who went by the ring name Big Wayne Munn.

13. John Steuart Curry (1897)

Painter

Regionalist painter who became known for "Baptism in Kansas," "Tornado Over Kansas," and other spectacular oil paintings. His most famous work was a decorative mural he created for the Kansas...

14. Milton Eisenhower (1899)

Family Member

The younger sibling of United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower, he had a high-profile career in higher education, serving as president of Pennsylvania State University, Johns Hopkins University, and Kansas State...

15. William Claire Menninger (1899)

Doctor

William Claire Menninger is a famous Doctor, who was born on October 15, 1899 in United States. Physician who founded a center for treatment of behavioral disorders. According to Astrologers,...

16. Bruce Goff (1970)

Architect

Known for his unique and organic housing designs, primarily in Oklahoma. He was influenced by Antoni Gaudi, Claude Debussy, Balinese music, seashells, and Japanese ukiyo-e prints. His designs would find...

17. Colby Brock (1997)

Instagram Star

Gained fame on Vine as one half of the video content creating duo Sam and Colby alongside his friend Sam Golbach. They then transitioned to YouTube, where they have earned over 6...

18. MrBeast (1998)

YouTube Star

YouTuber who is known for his MrBeast channel. He originally gained widespread popularity there for his video series Worst Intros on YouTube, as well as his frequent gameplay videos. He...

19. William Stafford (1914)

Poet

Prolific American poet and 1970 U.S. Poet Laureate who won the National Book Award for Traveling Through the Dark. His numerous other works include In the Clock of Reason, Brother...

20. Sarah Salvini (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube beauty enthusiast who is known for her TheSarahSalvini channel. She has gained popularity there for her makeup tutorials, which include themed Get Ready With Me videos, and personal vlog...

21. Tex Johnston (1914)

Pilot

Daredevil test pilot who barrel-rolled a Boeing 707 on the aircraft's demonstration flight.

22. Florynce Kennedy (1916)

American Activist

U.S. lawyer and activist who said, "If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament."

23. Injoy Fountain (1989)

Soul Singer

Professional vocalist who came into the spotlight after competing as a member of Kelly Clarkson's team on NBC's The Voice in 2019. Previously, she appeared in a touring production of Rent throughout Europe...

24. Rod Keenan (1970)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer and milliner who became known for his label, Rod Keenan New York.

25. Ashley Mercer (1996)

Reality Star

Rose to fame competing on the MTV social experiment and reality show Stranded With a Million Dollars in its inaugural season. 

26. Al Christy (1918)

American Actor Execucitve And Br

Actor who worked in advertising until his retirement later in life allowed him to pursue acting full-time.

27. Kendal Peterson (1996)

YouTube Star

American farmer who, along with his two brothers, runs the agricultural YouTube channel Peterson Farm Bros. The videos on his channel range from informational videos to music video parodies.

28. JHS (1989)

Guitarist

Guitarist and self-taught engineer who founded JHS Pedals, a company that creates and manufactures sophisticated guitar pedals. The pedals come with a wide variety of effects programmed into them allowing...

29. Chris Haper (1970)

Football Player

NFL wide receiver played a special teams role for the Green Bay Packers his rookie 2013 season. He was drafted 123rd overall by the Seahawks, but did not make the...

30. Johnny McGuire (1989)

Country Singer

Singer and guitarist who co-founded the country music duo Walker McGuire, who broke out in 2016 with the release of their debut single "Til Tomorrow."  The song became a viral...

31. Bernard W. Rogers (1921)

War Hero

Outspoken U.S. Army general who ushered in a new generation of weapons and led the transition to an all-volunteer force.

32. Macey Hensley (2009)

Other

Expert in American presidential knowledge and history who has had the opportunity to meet Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

33. James Reeb (1927)

Civil Rights Leader

Civil rights activist in Washington D.C. who participated in and died during the anti-segregation march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

34. Lola Hartley (2006)

Family Member

The youngest member of the Hartley family, she was one of the subjects of her mother's family blog The Hartley Hooligans. The blog has documented the Hartley's lives as they...

35. Allison Golbach (1995)

Family Member

Most well known as the older sister of Vine comedian Sam Golbach.

36. Earl Woods (1932)

United States Army Colonel

Best known as the father of professional golfer Tiger Woods. He retired from the United States Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel and served two tours in Vietnam.

37. Jen Chae (1984)

YouTube Star

Korean-American YouTube phenomenon who creates makeup and fashion videos for her channel From Head To Toe. She is an avid blogger as well, posting her pieces on a site of...

38. Kait Nichole (1991)

YouTube Star

Beauty and lifestyle vlogger on YouTube who initially launched her channel under the name FridayNightHighLite before making it a self-titled channel. She frequently does celebrity inspired makeup tutorials, including tutorials...

39. Dolan Ellis (1935)

Folk Singer

Appointed Arizona's Official State Balladeer in 1966. He wrote more than 300 songs about Arizona and the American Southwest.

40. Thatgirlcathy (1991)

YouTube Star

Born Catherine Nguyen and better known as Thatgirlcathy, this popular YouTube beauty, interior design, and fashion vlogger has attracted over 20,000 followers.

41. Kelsey Smith (1989)

unknow

Kansas teenager who was kidnapped and murdered by Edwin Roy Hall in June of 2007.

42. Aaron Thomas (1975)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter whose credits include the television dramas Friday Night Lights and Numb3rs.

43. Savannah Rene (2002)

TikTok Star

Social media personality best known for her officialsavvy TikTok account that she uses as a platform for short vlogs and lip sync videos. She had gone live via live.ly as...

44. Taylor Braungardt (2002)

Instagram Star

Popular social media personality whose life on Instagram is followed by more than 310,000 individuals. She has posted a mix of outfit photographs, selfies and photos with friends and family...

45. Dan Crary (1939)

Guitarist

Flatpicking guitarist who co-founded The Bluegrass Alliance in 1968.

46. Charles Miller (1939)

Saxophonist

Saxophone player and flautist for the funk band War whose vocal work made "Low Rider" a hit.

47. Daisy's Toy Vlog (2011)

YouTube Star

Daisy's Toy Vlog is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on January 21, 2011 in United States. Lifestyle guru, toy enthusiast, and family vlogger most well known as the...

48. Rupa Sutton (1970)

Photographer

Photographer who is known for taking pictures of her birds, dogs, horses, and cats. Often highlighting the pastel colors of her animals, she shares her aesthetically pleasing animal photography through...

49. Jack Wilton Marshall (1970)

Guitarist

Guitarist best known for being the leader of the band My Son the Surf Nut in 1963. He played with over 20 bands in his long career, not only as a...

50. Bob Gates (1943)

Politician

The 15th Director of Central Intelligence and the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2001 who is considered the best defense secretary of the post-World War II...

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