Namesakes
American Presidents:
1 president
Chester A. Arthur 1881-1885 
Emmy Award Winners:
1 actress
(actress) Bea Arthur 1977; 1988 Maude; The Golden Girls
Notable Actors and Actresses:
1 actress
Bea Arthur 1922-2009
Notable Musicians:
1 singer
James Arthur 1988- pop
Other Leaders:
1 prime minister
Prime Minister Owen Arthur 1994-2008 Barbados