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	Grant-Humphreys Mansion - History
		The Grants' Beaux-Arts mansion is an exuberant mixture of elements, combining a brick facade with terra cotta balustrades, projecting balconies and 20 foot columns.
		James Benton Grant was born in 1848 in Alabama, the son of a plantation owner later impoverished by the Civil War.
		James B. Grant died in 1911 and his widow sold the mansion in 1917 to Albert E. Humphreys and his wife, Alice Boyd Humphreys.
	www.coloradohistory.org /ghm/rentals_ghm_1.htm (409 words)

	Benton, Thomas Hart, U.S. Senator. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Hillsboro, N.C. Benton moved to Tennessee in 1809, was admitted to the bar in 1811, and served (1809–11) in the state senate.
		Benton also supported all legislation that aided settlers and favored the development of the West, including reduction in the price of government lands, suppression of land speculation, westward removal of the Native Americans, and internal improvements.
		Benton had early come to favor the gradual abolition of slavery, and with the ascendancy of the proslavery Democrats he lost influence in the party.
	www.bartleby.com /65/be/BentonSen.html (472 words)

	Thomas Hart Benton
		What captured Benton's interest, he later wrote, was the Synchromists' use of Baroque rhythms, derived not from Cezanne's work, as was the case with most of the Parisian painters who had experimented with such rhythms, but from the more basic source of Michelangelo's sculpture.
		Benton, Pollock, and the Politics of Modernism: From Regionalism to Abstract Expressionism, by Erika Lee Doss.
		Thomas Hart Benton and the Indiana Murals, by Kathleen A. Foster.
	www.artchive.com /artchive/B/benton.html (1306 words)

	Portrait & Biographical Record - Denver & Vicinity
		James Grant, a son of the original settler, was a planter in North Carolina and one of the most influential public men of that state, at the time of his death holding the office of comptroller of the state.
		James Grant, was born in North Carolina, and graduated in medicine from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and the Medical College of Charleston, S. C., after which he began to practice in Alabama on the Chattahootchie River and also operated a plantation there.
		James Benton Grant was born on a plantation near Columbus, in Russell County, Ala., January 2, 1848.
	www.memoriallibrary.com /CO/1898DenverPB/pages/pbrd0154.htm (5856 words)

	Thomas Hart Benton
		Benton took up the matter, and in the session of 1829-'30 delivered such elaborate arguments against the tax, and followed them up with such success, that it was repealed.
		Benton took up the matter, addressed himself to a consideration of the whole question of finance, circulating medium, and exchange, and urged the adoption of a gold and silver currency as the true remedy for the existing embarrassments.
		Benton replied that he had no right to expect any such thing, and from this moment the two intellectual giants were matched in a ferocious warfare against each other's ideas and interests.
	www.famousamericans.net /thomashartbenton (2735 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
		James Grant Benton, a founder of the legendary trio Booga Booga, died yesterday.
		Debra Benton thought for a moment that her husband, comedian and motivational speaker James Grant Benton, was "messing with me" when she got up for work yesterday morning and found him sitting motionless in another room.
		Benton, beloved since his college days as a founding member of comedy group Booga Booga and a seminal figure in contemporary local comedy, had died of a heart attack.
	starbulletin.com /2002/05/29/news/story2.html (727 words)

	James B. Grant
		Grant was born on January 2, 1848 on a plantation in Russell County, Alabama to parents of affluent heritage.
		James Benton Grant was chosen to lead the affairs of state much to the chagrin of the Republican party.
		Grant died on November 1, 1911 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and is buried at Fairmont Cemetery in Denver.
	www.colorado.gov /dpa/doit/archives/govs/grant.html (1018 words)

	James Grant Benton Biography - AOL Music
		James Grant Benton may not be a household name, but he was one of the most notable comedians to arise out of the burgeoning Hawaii comedy scene in the early 70's.
		A founder of the Booga Booga comedy troupe, Benton's humor appealed to his native island, where colorful local characters were the inspiration for many a gag.
		Benton was preparing a Booga Booga show with Ka'ahea that poked fun at their advanced age when his longstanding heart problems finally claimed the comedian in 2002.
	music.aol.com /artist/james-grant-benton/184195/biography (222 words)

	James Grant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		James Grant (officer of arms) (1903-1981) Scottish officer of arms
		James Grant (railroads) railroad builder in the U.S. South with brother John T. Grant
		James Benton Grant (1848-1911) U.S. Governor of Colorado
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/James_Grant (178 words)

	James Grant Benton, local-style comedian, dies at 53 - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		James Grant Benton, one of the founders of the groundbreaking Booga Booga comedy troupe that gave life to a generation of performers who found humor in local-style characters and situations, died yesterday of an apparent heart attack at Castle Medical Center.
		Benton, Ka'ahea and Reiplinger organized Booga Booga in 1975 and established themselves as a different kind of group, creating a new kind of sketch comedy that developed characters, situations and dialogue, not just jokes and punch lines.
		Benton was troubled for years by dependency on alcohol and drugs, "but that was BD — before Deborah," said his widow.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2002/May/29/ln/ln05a.html (1162 words)

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		Benton sent the first of 117 soldiers to the Civil War and contributed $17,000 to the Union cause, as well as much of the lead used for shot by the Union Army.
		The Benton High School Alumni Association was organized, with a banquet at the M.E. Church and a dance at the Blende Theatre on December 26.
		Benton was snowbound for more than three weeks in February, in one of the worst winters in the twentieth century.
	www.ci.benton.wi.us /web_chro.htm (3769 words)

	Grant Wood Studio - 5 Turner Alley What's New (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Grant Wood's Studio: Birthplace of America Gothic, a slightly different, renamed version of the Grant Wood At 5 Turner Alley exhibition will travel to the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C. It will be on display from March 10 to July 16, 2006.
		Grant Wood At 5 Turner Alley integrates the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art's extensive collection with other special loans from museums and private collections from across the country to reveal Wood's interpretation of the land and people of his roots.
		On display in the Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center are Wood's easel, two steamer trunks he used there, examples of his collection of majolica ceramics, and a number of pieces of wrought iron designed by the artist.
	www.grantwoodstudio.org /new.html (1342 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Grant
		Grant, Abraham Phineas (1804-1871) — of New York.
		Grant, Juliet — of Newark, Essex County, N.J. Democrat.
		Grant, R. Hume — of Hobart, Delaware County, N.Y. Republican.
	politicalgraveyard.com /bio/grant.html (1161 words)

	James Grant Benton - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		James Grant Benton may not be a household name, but he was one of the most notable comedians to arise out of the burgeoning Hawaii comedy scene in the early 70's.
		A founder of the Booga Booga comedy troupe, Benton's humor appealed to his native island, where colorful local characters were the inspiration for many a gag.
		Benton was preparing a Booga Booga show with Ka'ahea that poked fun at their advanced age when his longstanding heart problems finally claimed the comedian in 2002.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,552538,00.html (354 words)

	Grant Humphreys Mansion - HauntedHouses.com
		James Grant, one of Colorado's most wealthiest men, hired talented architects Theodore Davis Boal and F.I. Harnois, to build his show piece home for the total cost of $35,000.
		James Benton Grant was born in 1848 on his family's plantation in Alabama.
		James Benton Grant died in 1911, and Mary sold this grand home to wealthy southern-born (1860) entrepreneur Albert E. Humphreys and his wife, Alice Boyd Humphreys in 1917.
	www.hauntedhouses.com /states/co/grant_humphreys.cfm (889 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Grant
		Grant, Abraham Phineas (1804-1871) — of New York.
		Grant, Juliet — of Newark, Essex County, N.J. Democrat.
		Grant, Ulysses Simpson (1822-1885) — also known as Ulysses S. Grant; "Savior of the Union"; "Lion of Vicksburg"; "The Austerlitz of American Politics"; "Unconditional Surrender Grant"; "The Galena Tanner"; "The Silent Soldier"; "The Silent General" — of Galena,
	www.politicalgraveyard.com /bio/grant.html (1161 words)

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		It is built on the old Grant Ranch, which was originally acquired by Governor James Benton Grant about 1878.
		Grant was raised in the south, and brought the southern tradition of hunting and shooting with him to
		The Grant Ranch has been active as a working ranch and enjoyed by the family for riding and equestrian pursuits.
	www.raccooncreek.com /history.html (132 words)

	A 'nite' to remember - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		Benton, of course, was one of the pillars of Booga Booga, the local-comedy trio with Ed Ka'ahea and the late Rap Reiplinger.
		Benton died of an apparent heart attack May 28, 2002, at age 53.
		It was all part of the drill, as students prepared for the first dress rehearsal of James Grant Benton's "twelf nite o' WATEVA," premiering tonight with Terence Knapp at the helm.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2005/Apr/22/en/en01a.html (2494 words)

	Grant Lineage
		He was baptized into Mud Creek Baptist Church on 9-27-1835 and was ordained as a deacon in February, 1839.
		Born in SC; she was the first person to be buried at Level Grove Church Cemetery in Cornelia, GA which was part of William Grant's estate; her epitaph reads: "Asleep in Jesus, happy sleep from which none ever wake to weep."
		Land for that part of the cemetery was given by William Grant.
	www.eloudermilk.com /Grant.htm (508 words)

	Jamesarts - Dan Locklair
		The movements were inspired by paintings by Worthington Wittredge, Thomas Hart Benton, Georgia O'Keefe, Charles Sheeler and Elliott Daingerfield.
		Among this listener's favorites were "Grounded in Machines", inspired by Benton's Bootleggers and "Arias to a Flower" inspired by O'Keefe's Pool in the Woods.
		He is represented by Jeffrey James Arts Consulting - 516-586-3433 - phone and fax, to whom inquiries about his music can be directed.
	www.jamesarts.com /DLREYNOLDAREVPR.htm (439 words)

	Directory of Colorado State Register Properties (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The house was built in 1902 for James Benton Grant, the second Governor of Colorado.
		After Grant's death in 1891, it was purchased by Albert Humphreys, known for his large holdings in mining and oil.
		The log cabin was built in 1879 by Leadville banker and mining magnate James V. Dexter for use as a hunting lodge.
	www.coloradohistory-oahp.org /programareas/register/1503/shm.htm (919 words)

	WRIGHT FOR YOU
		Benton, Ka`ahea and the late Rap Reiplinger were founding members of Booga Booga, the wild “Kanaka Komedy” troupe of the 1970s.
		James Grant Benton, Ed Ka`ahea, and the late Rap Reiplinger, in their comedy troupe called Booga Booga, breathed life into an endless procession of zany characters in timely satirical skits that delighted audiences.
		Benton and Ka`ahea are currently working on a new show called “Booga Booga: The Viagra Years”.
	www.wrightforyou.com /prlolos1.html (812 words)

	"James" Topic Cloud \| Kentwood City Blogsite
		At every point, however, you have direct access to related blogsite content in the lower portion of your browser window.
		Benton Denver James Benton Grant James James Benton James Gang
		Ages are shown in human-friendly units, such as "3 days ago" or "9 weeks ago", but you can see exact times and dates by hovering over an age value.
	blog.kentwoodcity.com /topics/James (579 words)

	DenverPost.com - Joanne Davidson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		When Colorado's third governor, James Benton Grant, acquired 500 acres of ranch land near Bowles Lake in 1878, he probably never imagined that in another 122 years the property would become a master-planned community filled with showplace homes.
		In addition to touring the homes, decorated by area florists and table designers, guests can also get a jump on their holiday shopping by visiting the boutique house where items that range from jewelry to hostess gifts and specialty foods will be for sale.
		Wednesday: Renee Mullins, whose father, James Byrd Jr., was dragged to his death in Jasper, Texas, speaks at the Anti-Defamation League's Society of Fellows Luncheon.
	extras.denverpost.com /scene/jd1112.htm (1529 words)

	WRIGHT FOR YOU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		James Grant Benton, a founding member of the Booga Booga comedy troupe, had planned to revisit the antics of the legendary troupe with his former partner Ed Ka`ahea for the concert.
		Though they'll each perform solo routines at the comedy concert, Da Braddahs (James Roache and Tony Silva), Augie T, Mel Cabang and Ed Ka`ahea have decided that the show provides a perfect opportunity to celebrate Benton's legacy of laughter.
		With surprise guests, plenty of laughter, and perhaps a tear or two, the life of James Grant Benton will be lovingly commemorated by his brothers in comedy.
	www.wrightforyou.com /prlolos2.html (264 words)

	Raccoon Creek golf community littleton denver colorado golf homes real estate for sale golf course homes
		The sporting history of the Grant Ranch goes back over a century and continues with the golfing tradition and the community of today.
		Built in the late 1990's and early 2000's, Grant Ranch Community covers 493 acres (100 of which are dedicated to open space) and is home to almost 2000 families.
		There are walking trails within Grant Ranch and residents can also take advantage of the Village Center.
	www.hotspotrealestate.com /raccooncreekgc (385 words)

	Raccoon Creek Golf Course (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Named for a cascading stream that runs throughout this picturesque golf course, Raccoon Creek will serve as the perfect setting for your special occasion.
		Steeped in tradition, Raccoon Creek was formerly the old Grant Ranch, which was originally acquired by Governor James Benton Grant in 1878.
		Grant served as governor of Colorado from 1883 to 1885.
	www.raccooncreek.com /events.html (189 words)

	Raccoon Creek Golf Course - Denver Top Public Golf Courses - Greater Denver Area Golf Course Directory
		Raccoon Creek Golf Course is named for the stream that meanders through the course.
		Grant was raised in the south, and brought the southern tradition of hunting and shooting with him to Colorado.
		Before or after your round relax and enjoy the atmosphere at The Grove restaurant, located at Raccoon Creek Golf Course.
	www.1stopforgolf.com /raccoon_creek.htm (189 words)

	Chilling Tale of Shave Ice by Glen Grant
		Based upon an actual true occurrence of a ghostly hoax perpetrated in the 1910s, A Chilling Tale of Shaved Ice is a poignant, funny and sometimes “chicken skin” excursion into the supernatural lore of Hawaii.
		Drawing upon the ghostlore collection of supernatural storyteller Glen Grant, with the lively pidgin English dialogue provided by well-known island comedian James Grant Benton and local author Arnold Hiura, this unique literary offering captures the power, vitality and spiritual wonder of Hawaii’s multicultural folklore traditions.
		The late Glen Grant was well-known in the islands as a storyteller, folklorist, historian and author.
	www.booklineshawaii.com /book/bah/97000X.html (320 words)

	DenverPost.com - Joanne Davidson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In 1902, formality prevailed in Denver and required those in a position of prominence to have homes suitable for elaborate entertaining.
		Thus, when Colorado's third governor, James Benton Grant, and his wife, Mary, built the 40-room, 18,000-squarefoot showplace that would eventually be known as the Grant-Humphreys Mansion, they included such luxurious touches as a terraced walkway, a two-story portico supported by fluted Corinthian columns, a billiard room, a ballroom and 13 bathrooms.
		In 1917, the buff brick and white terra cotta structure at 770 Pennsylvania St. was sold to Alice and Col. Albert E. Humphreys, known as the "king of the wildcatters" for his acumen in the petroleum industry.
	extras.denverpost.com /scene/jd0419.htm (707 words)

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