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The result was delete. Sarahj2107 ( talk) 11:51, 2 February 2017 (UTC) reply

William Sampson Guy

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Sounds like an alright guy, but not really notable. Having a grammar school named after you is the only apparent claim to fame, but that hardly constitutes sufficient noteworthiness. Carlossuarez46 ( talk) 23:04, 17 January 2017 (UTC) reply

Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. Zeke, the Mad Horrorist (Speak quickly) (Follow my trail) 02:48, 18 January 2017 (UTC) reply
Note: This debate has been included in the list of Ohio-related deletion discussions. Zeke, the Mad Horrorist (Speak quickly) (Follow my trail) 02:48, 18 January 2017 (UTC) reply

Delete - Looks more like a genealogy than an encyclopedia article, only covered in local-interest and primary sources. No larger or lasting notability. Fyddlestix ( talk) 16:00, 24 January 2017 (UTC) reply

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Spirit of Eagle ( talk) 06:23, 25 January 2017 (UTC) reply
  • Delete - Not notable. Not even clear why the middle school was named after him. Glendoremus ( talk) 07:33, 26 January 2017 (UTC) reply
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