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[edit] Procedure

[edit] Finding selected biography candidates

Look for a biography on the English Wikipedia that is related to Ohio that you think is very good and would be suitable for use as the selected article. This article doesn't necessarily need to be a Wikipedia Featured Article or a Wikipedia Good Article, but these articles are generally preferred for use as the selected biography (you can use those links to look them up). For arguments that can be used to suggest nominations, you could be inspired by the Featured Article criteria.

[edit] Nominating articles

  1. Click on the "Edit"-button for the "Current nominations" section.
  2. At the top of this page (above the other candidates) create a third-level header with the articles title and a wikilink to it, like this: === [[ARTICLE NAME]] ===
  3. Below this new line, add your reasons for nominating the article and then sign your nomination with ~~~~.
  4. Add the template {{OhioSBN}} to the nominated article's talk page
    1. Self nominations accepted.

[edit] Supporting and objecting

  • If you approve of a biography, write "Support" below the reason why this article was nominated, followed by your reasons for supporting it.
    • A nomination is considered a vote in support, so nominators don't need to add another vote to their nominations.
  • If you oppose a nomination, write "Oppose" below the list of supports, followed by the reasons for your objection. Where possible, objections should provide a specific rationale that can be addressed.
    • To withdraw an objection, strike it out (with <s>...</s>) rather than removing it.

[edit] Nominees

[edit] Kenesaw Mountain Landis

B class article on Federal judge born in Ohio. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:45, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Strong support Major League Baseball's first commissioner – excellent choice! -- twelsht (talk) 14:45, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Katie Holmes

FA-class article on film star who was born in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 04:33, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  1. Stong Support FA Ohio bio, need there be more said? §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:16, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ted Turner

B-class bio of notable media mogul and philanthropist from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 03:35, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Good coverage of Mr. Turner. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:16, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cy Young

B-class bio of Hall of Fame pitcher from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 03:30, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Great article on HoFer from Ohio. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:16, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Roy Rogers

B-class bio of notable singer and cowboy actor from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 02:25, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Good coverage of Ohio cowboy. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:16, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Annie Oakley

B-class bio of celebrated sharpshooter from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 00:59, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support This article is pretty close to GA IMO. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:16, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Phil Donahue

B-class bio of well-known media figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 22:34, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support A little short, but an enjoyable read. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:16, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Jim Thorpe

FA class article on notable athlete with Ohio ties §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:23, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Given Thorpe's years with the Canton Bulldogs, this is a strong choice. -- twelsht (talk) 22:23, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Curtis LeMay

B-class bio of notable military figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 13:25, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Good article on a US general §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Nancy J. Currie

B-class bio of astronaut who was raised in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 01:01, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Weak-Support No refs, a good start, but can't give my 100% support without refs §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] John D. Rockefeller

B-class bio of notable industrialist who lived in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 00:41, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Very thorough article on Rockefeller, could use a few more refs. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] John Dean

B-class bio of notable figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 00:38, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. SupportCovers all aspectes of John Dean's life thus far. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Eddie Rickenbacker

B-class bio of notable military figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 00:09, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Deatiled bio of Medal of Honor recipient from Ohio §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Dean Martin

B-class bio of celebrated entertainer who was from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 00:00, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Needs a few more refs, but a good article. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bernie Kosar

B-class bio of notable sports figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 23:54, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support He's from Ohio and played for the Cleveland Browns, fairly complete overview. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Steven Spielberg

B-class bio of well-known filmmaker from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 23:51, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Possibly one of the best known film directors. Lots of refs is always good :) §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] John Brown (abolitionist)

B-class bio of controversial abolitionist leader who was raised in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 23:04, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Good artcile on an abolitionist who lived in Ohio. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Philip Sheridan

B-class bio of notable military figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 08:28, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Well known and well covered bio of a figure with Ohio ties §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ambrose Bierce

B-class bio of notable literary figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 04:48, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Great charatcter of a fellow, the disappearance is intriguing as well. §hep • ¡Talk to me! 20:39, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Toni Morrison

B-class bio of well-known author from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 04:43, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Some spots are a bit scrawny, but a Nobel Prize Winner deserves SA §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 19:59, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Martin Sheen

B-class article on well-known actor who was born in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 04:28, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Extremely notable Ohio artor, article could use some general cleanup. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 01:44, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Olga Rudge

B-class bio of Ohio-born classical musician who gained notoriety as the lover of poet Ezra Pound. -- twelsht (talk) 04:19, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Good B-Class article, could use a few more refs. Never heard of her, but interesting. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 01:40, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] James Thurber

B-class bio of celebrated humorist who was born in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 04:06, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Not extremely lengthy, but a good article find. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 01:37, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Clark Gable

B-class bio of film legend who was born in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 03:57, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Pretty thorough article over Mr. Gable. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:36, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Doris Day

B-class bio of notable screen actress who was born in Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 03:55, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Good article overall, could use a few more references and youtube is a pretty bad ref. But a notable figuer nonetheless. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 01:35, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Tom Brinkman

FA Ohio representative §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 00:14, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support FA-class article on notable political figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 03:54, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] George Armstrong Custer

B class bio on General Custer from Ohio. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:54, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Support Fairly comprehensive bio of notable military figure from Ohio. -- twelsht (talk) 03:52, 30 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Jesse Owens

B class bio of Olympic medal winner who lived in Cleveland. §tepshep • ¡Talk to me! 20:54, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

  1. Strong Support Fairly complete bio of legendary athlete with Ohio connections. -- twelsht (talk) 03:49, 30 March 2008 (UTC)