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  James Gordon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Gordon, the police commissioner of Gotham City in Batman comics.
James Gordon, son of John Hamilton-Gordon the 7th Earl of Aberdeen.
Admiral James Alexander Gordon, on whom the character of Horatio Hornblower in C.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/James_Gordon   (216 words)

  
 ALEXANDER GORDON - LoveToKnow Article on ALEXANDER GORDON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Subsequently Gordon was appointed secretary to the Society for the Encouragement of Learning, with an annual salary of 50.
Through his influence Gordon, besides receiving a grant of land in South Carolina, became registrar of the province and justice of the peace, and filled several other offices.
From his will, dated the 22nd of August 1754, it appears he had a son Alexander and a daughter Frances, to whom he bequeathed most of his property, among which were portraits of himself and of friends painted by his own.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GO/GORDON_ALEXANDER.htm   (297 words)

  
 Alexander Gordon
Alexander Gordon (1841-1931), a Unitarian minister and educator, was a prominent historian of religion, particularly of religious dissent.
Alexander was born on 9 June 1841 in Coventry where his father, John, was minister of the local Unitarian church.
Gordon was one of the most notable, providing 778 biographies to the original volumes and the first two supplements, the seventh largest individual contribution.
www.uua.org /uuhs/duub/articles/alexandergordon.html   (1653 words)

  
 James Gordon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There have been several notable figures, both real and fictional, named James Gordon:
James Gordon, folk musical with Canadian group Tamarack.
Jim Gordon Irish singer/songwriter, currently living in Bergen,Norway.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jim_Gordon   (216 words)

  
 Considering Zenger: Partisan Politics and the Legal Profession in Provincial New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
James Alexander, who more than anyone else was the mastermind of the long and dangerous game in which the Zenger trial was but a minor component, was the younger Smith's trusted friend, advisor, and sometime adversary.
Alexander, Chambers, Murray, Smith--seated around a table negotiating the interests of the Bar (at least their segment of it), they were laying the foundations that, despite their divisions in 1734-35, would keep the explosion of partisan rancor from destroying the courts, the legal system, and their fortunes.
Alexander, also present, asserted that the objections were to the commissions of the judges, not to the being of the court.
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 Historic Earls and Earldoms of Scotland - Chapter III - Earldom and Earls of Huntly - Section II
Alexander, Lord Gordon, resigned his lands into the King’s hands for new infeftment on the 3rd of April, 1441, and on the same day he and Elizabeth his wife received a charter of the lordships of Gordon and Strathbogie; the lands of Aboyne, Glentanner, Glenmuick, and others.
On the 5th of October, 1443 Alexander, Earl of Ross, Lord of the Isles, and Justiciary beyond the Forth, granted the barony of King Edward and the patronage of all the benefices within it to Alexander Seton, Lord Gordon, for his life-time; and commanded all the tenants to obey him.
While Lord Gordon, under a strictly fenced and guarded matrimonial contract, dated the 20th of May, 1455, he married Elizabeth Dunbar, Countess of Moray, and widow of Archibald Douglas, Earl of Moray, who was slain at the battle of Arkinholm on the 1st of May the same year.
www.electricscotland.com /WEBCLANS/earldoms/chapter3s2.htm   (1723 words)

  
 George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation - Genealogy - The Gordon Family Ancestors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
It is equivalent to the term squire.) of Lochinvar and later elevated to Viscount Kenmuir and Lochinvar by Charles I in 1633, from whom the Gordons of Virginia and Maryland descended.
All three of the Gordons married sisters, who were the daughters of William Knox of Culpeper County, VA and Susannah Stuart Fitzhugh (a great granddaughter of Colonel William Fitz Hugh, who came from Bedford, England in 1670).
Bazil Gordon married Lucy Penn Taylor, daughter of Dr. John Taylor of Prospect Hill in Caroline County, and granddaughter of John Taylor of Caroline Co., statesman and patriot of the American Revolution.
www.kenmore.org /gordon_family/gordon_history.html   (914 words)

  
 McHardy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Alexander William MCHARDY was born in 1894 in Canada, Nova Scotia.
Alexander William MCHARDY was born on 19 Nov 1882 in South Africa, Free State, Bloemfontein.
Alexander William MCHARDY was born on 15 Jul 1932 in Bloemfontein.
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 Connecting Family Dots
James Bethel lived with his father until he was twenty-six years of age, being obliged to carry his part of the family burden.
James H. Collins was born and raised on a farm in Belmont county.
John Gordon's wife was Mary Duke (-1789) and it is thought that her father was Dr. Basil Duke of MD. The nationality of the Gordon family is debated as to being either German or Scottish.
www.connectingfamilydots.com /Biography.htm   (13297 words)

  
 Historic Earls and Earldoms of Scotland - Chapter III - Earldom and Earls of Huntly - Section VI
Alexander Ogilvie of Ogilvie and Findlater married Elizabeth Gordon, a daughter of Adam Gordon, Dean of Caithness, third son of Alexander, first Earl of Huntly.
Alexander Ogilvie, owing to the conduct of his son, James of Cardell, thought fit to disinherit him.
Gordon was imprisoned; but on the 25th of July he escaped from prison.
www.electricscotland.com /WEBCLANS/earldoms/chapter3s6.htm   (1418 words)

  
 New Statesman: JAG, the man who has read the results for nearly 30 years - James Alexander Gordon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
We know and love his inflections so well that we tell ourselves we know where they are going, can guess what comes next.
These days, most of us are aware of the main scores well before James Alexander Gordon clears his throat at 5pm.
James knows his real surname, but won't reveal it.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FQP/is_4514_129/ai_67835813   (1049 words)

  
 Gordon Progenitors
Their DNA tests are as varied as the Gordon, with multiple groupings, which indicate multiple orininations for their surname (or some other method was used to transfer that particular DNA).
That our first Gordon ancestor, in America, was captured by the British, suffered some mistreatment(treated like a common horse thief), and lastly was given a choice to "board a ship bound for America, or face execution in the morning." I guess he chose America.
However, on May 23, 1655, a number of them, including Alexander, complained of this inevitable outgrowth of bondage and petitioned the General Court of Massachusetts for freedom, but their request was refused..." "Samuel Stratton of Watertown had bought one of these Scotsmen; one Alexander Gordon.
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 Admiral James Gordon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
He was successful in campaigns against French and Spanish privateers (1805-8), but in 1811 Gordon lost a leg at Lissa (now Vis, in the Adriatic).
GORDON, Sir James Alexander, British naval officer, born about 1782; died in Greenwich hospital, England, 8 January 1869.
In the same year Gordon lost a leg while capturing the Franco-Venetian 'Pomone', 40 guns, near Corfu, and in 1814 he commanded a squadron against the Americans.
www.geocities.com /gonzalezgordonjerez/generaljmgordon/admiraljagordon.htm   (405 words)

  
 Jane Glennie (nee McHardy)
Alexander is listed as a Carpenter Journeyman and his address is given as Mill of Glenkindie, Parish of Towie.
The Census states that Alexander was born in the Parish of Kildrummy.
At the time of Alexander's death Jane had only kale from the garden to feed her family, and that is what they ate.
users.tinyonline.co.uk /amchardy/McHardy/photograph_jane_glennie_nee_mchardy.htm   (722 words)

  
 Alexander Anderson --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
U.S. artist Alexander Anderson is sometimes described as “the father of American wood engraving.” He was the first practitioner of the art in the United States, and his career was long and prolific.
Alexander the Great was able to conquer a large area in a remarkably short period of time.
After Alexander's death, there were endless disputes between his heirs that eventually led to the complete destruction of the family.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9316286   (650 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Health | Football scores 5 Polio 0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
But as Mr Gordon explains it could have been a very different story had it not been for his dedicated and extremely supportive family, who were thrilled by his success.
And it was Mr Gordon's distinctive intonation that caught on.
Although the only physical legacy Mr Gordon still carries of his polio is a limp he still works to warn others of the dangers of this preventable disease.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/health/2299769.stm   (739 words)

  
 James Alexander - Fiddles and bands
James does not have a fiddle tuned in B flat for playing with pipers as some fiddlers do.
James plays in a number of bands including a dance band which frequently plays for wedding dances.
Gordon, Phil and Billy together form the "Gordon Gunn Band" and have connections with Caithness and the Orkney Isles.
www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk /fiddle/alexanderfiddle.htm   (433 words)

  
 QUERY
descends from one of the Gordons from Aberdeen in the Highlands of
Margaret GORDON on 12/19/1538 in Lindones, Fife, Scotland.
Jean GORDON of the Parish of Gartley, ABD, SCT; and Andrew COOPER of the Rhynie and Essie Parish, ABD; were married on March 31, 1747.
www.geocities.com /heartland/5917/1998qury.htm   (6609 words)

  
 Alexander   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Alexanders are related to the Boykins, Dixons, Howards and Hurts.
JAMES CANTEY9 ALEXANDER (WILLIAM HENRY JR.8, WILLIAM HENRY7, ROBERT6, JOHN5, ROBERT4, ROBERT3, JOHN2, WILLIAM1); 1, 7, 12, was born November 01, 1858 in Oswichee, Russell County, AL, and died January 09, 1932.
JAMES MCCOY CHAMBERS, son of JAMES HENRY CHAMBERS and MARY FLOURNOY ABERCROMBIE.
www.kudzufamilies.org /alexander.htm   (1268 words)

  
 James Alexander Gray - SourceWatch
James Alexander Gray (1889-1952) was a "businessman and philanthropist of Winston-Salem, N.C. He served in high-level executive capacities with Wachovia National Bank and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company."[1] (http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/g/Gray,James_Alexander)
21 August 1889: Born in Winston-Salem, N.C., the son of James Alexander and Aurelia Bowman Gray.
They had six children: James Alexander Gray, Jr.; Bahnson Gray; Howard Gray; Chrisitine Gray; Pauline Gray; and Aurelia Gray.
www.sourcewatch.org /wiki.phtml?title=James_Alexander_Gray   (477 words)

  
 The War of 1812   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
As virtually all British naval officers of his time, James Alexander Gordon achieved relatively quick promotions during the wars against France and Spain.
In August 1814, in conjunction with General Ross's overland march to Washington, Gordon was ordered to lead an expedition up the Potomac River.
On August 27, Gordon was preparing to attack Fort Warburton when to his amazement, the Americans blew up their own fort.
www.galafilm.com /1812/e/people/gordon.html   (118 words)

  
 The Other One's James Alexander SANGSTER
James died ploughing the field the same day as his son George was to be married.
James A. Sangster Glen Gordon died Oct 20,1947.His birthday-66 yrs old.Geordie Sangster married the day his father died.
James married Margaret Ann MACCUAIG (Mccuaig) in 1911.
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 Dallas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Alexander James Dallas studied law in England.and returned to Jamaica.
Whatever the judgement of history may be as to after which Dallas the city was named no one can question that the Dallas family of Jamaica begat rulers of a sister colony that today holds in its hands much responsibility for the future of mankind.
Tradition has it that the city of Dallas Texas was named after Alexander James Dallas's sons George Mifflin Dallas who became Vice President of the United Staes and his brother Commodore Alexander Dallas of the US Navy.
www.nvo.com /tradejamaica/dallas   (373 words)

  
 Descendants of William Harvey - pafg07.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Eva was born on 30 Jun 1924 in Sunset, Montague Co., TX.
James Alexander Harvey (Harry Alexander, Alexander, Nathaniel Bell, Rezin, William) was born on 4 Oct 1921 in Saint Jo, Montague Co., TX.
Jo married Charles Gordon Rogers son of Luther Rodgers and Elsie Ruth Rowland.
users2.ev1.net /~blakely52/harvey/pafg07.htm   (203 words)

  
 US Patent Inventors Starting with the Letter J - Patent Storm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
James, Jr., Robert B. 2 inventors named James, Jr., Robert B. have been found, please choose one based on his/her location:
James, Alun P. 4 inventors named James, Alun P. have been found, please choose one based on his/her location:
James, Andrew L. James, Andrew W. James, Angela R. James, Anthony (2)
www.patentstorm.us /inventors/J-10.html   (1646 words)

  
 partnine
Alexander later moved to Alliston, Simcoe County, Ontario and built a flour and grist mill in 1853 on the Boyne River, Essa Township, for William Fletcher (Lot 1, Con.
IB Alexander IA3 1822-1877.7.28 (buried in the Squier plot, Methodist Churchard at Centreville) married Sarah Ann Squier 1829 Centreville, Ontario -- 1897.2.12 (buried in the Banting plot in the Alliston Union Cemetery) Children:
Gordon 1964.7.29; 1.ab Donald 1935.7.16 married 1942.7.22 Joan Monk.
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 Sir James Alexander Gordon
You are in: Museum of History >> Hall of North and South Americans >> Sir James Alexander Gordon
He was created a K. C.B, in 1815 ; in 1854, G. ; and became admiral of the fleet in 1868.
This site and its contents are not affiliated, connected, associated with or authorized by the individual, family, friends, or trademarked entities utilizing any part or the subject\x92s entire name.
www.famousamericans.net /sirjamesalexandergordon   (358 words)

  
 Hamilton, Alexander on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In memoriam: Alexander Hamilton Church's system of 'scientific machine rates' at Hans Renold Ltd., c.1901-c.1920.
The sculture of Alexander Hamilton and the Treasury Department Building
He is shown delivering gas to the Alexander Hamilton rest area on the New Jersey Turnpike near Secaucus, New Jersey.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/H/HamiltA1lex.asp   (307 words)

  
 Conqueror16   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Alistair Granville Gordon, Earl of Aboyne, * 1973.
Douglas Claude Alexander Gordon, Lt.Col., D.S.O., * 1916, Md.1) 1940 (div.
Cecil James Gordon (later Gordon-Moore), Lord, * 1806, + 1878, Md. 1841, Emily Moore, + 1902, d.
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 Ancestors of Joseph Smyth Stevenson and Annie Gordon Jackson Alexander James Goudie
Ancestors of Joseph Smyth Stevenson and Annie Gordon Jackson Alexander James Goudie
Alexander married Grace Stafford Bolger on 9 Apr 1920.
Alexander next married Lilian Frances Sprigg in 1941 in Beulah, Victoria, Australia.
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