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William MacGregor initiated the purchase of the castle with a donation of £300.
Macgregor asked the workmen when the foundations would be filled and when told it would be later that day, he asked if he could deposit something special there.
MacGregor very kindly undertook the purchase of the coins and was successful in obtaining them at a reasonable price, as coins of the Tamworth Mint are rare and much sought after.
homepage.ntlworld.com /greenhall/tht/history/Macgregor.htm   (1868 words)

  
 MacGregor, Sir William
He was the eldest son of John Macgregor, a farm labourer.
In 1873 he became assistant medical officer at the Seychelles, and in 1874 he was appointed resident at the hospital and superintendent of the lunatic asylum at Mauritius.
Macgregor was a man of immense physical strength, it has been said of him in his early days that he was like a "great block of rough unhewn granite".
www.electricscotland.com /history/australia/macgregor_william.htm   (961 words)

  
 Profiles of Governors: Sir William MacGregor, 1904-1909
MacGregor was born on October 20, 1846 in Towie, Scotland.
In 1899, MacGregor was appointed governor of Lagos.
MacGregor became increasingly frustrated by what he saw as Bond's inflexibility and arrogance, and drawn towards the more reasonable attitudes of the Minister of Justice, Sir Edward Morris, who left the government in 1907.
www.heritage.nf.ca /govhouse/governors/g60.html   (377 words)

  
 Clan Gregor - History - The MacGregor Chiefs
Rob Roy MacGregor was never a Clan Chief but was considered a "Captain," leading the Clan in battle, and was Tutor to Gregor Macgregor, otherwise called James Graham of Glengyle or Glùn Dubh (Black Knee), after his father died leaving him the Chiefship of the Glengyle branch when he was just 10 years old.
William was created a baronet in the Jacobite peerage by James the Old Pretender.
William's eldest son was Alexander born in 1758 and suceeded his father in 1765.
www.clangregor.org /history-chiefs.html   (830 words)

  
 Macgregor Primary School | About Us
The suburb of Macgregor is named after Sir William Macgregor (1846-1919) who was a Governor of Queensland and foundation Chancellor of the University of Queensland.
During this period, Macgregor grew to be the largest primary school in the ACT and developed a number of innovative programs.
The education provided at Macgregor School is based on the belief that every student should have the opportunity to learn in a secure, stimulating environment which will provide the opportunity for each to achieve their full potential.
www.macgregorps.act.edu.au /about_us?SQ_DESIGN_NAME=printer_friendly   (536 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The MacGregors were involved in 1589 in the killing of John Drummond, the king's forester, because Drummond had hanged some MacGregors for poaching.
Sir Evan MacGregor was the chief in 1822 and played a major part in the visit of King George IV to Scotland that year, while he and his clansmen guarded the honours of Scotland, no longer considered as outlaws.
William married Nichola Maxwell on May 4, 1593 in Dumfrieshire, she was the daughter of John Maxwell and Agnes Herries, and Nichola was born in 1578 in Scotland.
www.open.org /~glennab/macgregorfamilyhistory.htm   (1565 words)

  
 Roro.htm
It may be proper to observe there that this and marriages of the MacGregors of Roro are given on the authority of tradition.
The genealogy of the MacGregors of Raigmore is recorded in the Lyon Office, Edinburgh, and dated 11th December, 1782.
JAMES DRUMMOND MaCGREGOR was born December 1759 in Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, from parents Duncan Drummond and Janet.
members.tripod.com /hal_macgregor/roro/Roro.htm   (4081 words)

  
 William York Macgregor
William York Macgregor was born at Finnart in Dunbartonshire on 14th October 1855.
He was the third son of John Macgregor of Finnart, and by his second wife Margaret York.
John Macgregor was a shipbuilder and partner in the firm “Tod and Macgregor”, but died on 23rd September 1858 when WY was less than three years old.
www.electricscotland.com /history/other/macgregor_wy.htm   (823 words)

  
 MacGregor contract for Olazabal
William Marsh, MacGregor Golf president/CEO, called the signing of Olazábal, winner of the1998 Dubai Classic in February, "a signature moment in the history of MacGregor Golf that brings a golfer of championship mettle, both in play and personality, to a tradition-infused company that is focused on crafting the finest golf clubs in the world."
MacGregor was one of four U.S. and foreign club manufacturers courting Olazábal.
MacGregor has manufactured legendary golf equipment since 1897.
www.golftoday.co.uk /news/yeartodate/news98/olazabal.htm   (199 words)

  
 Clan Gregor DNA Project - Family Project Website
The history of the MacGregors is a turbulent one and as a result the name was banned (proscribed) from 1603 to 1775, although in practice the worst years were from 1603-1642.
William continued as a weaver/tailor but the sons all became farmers and emigrated from Canada to the United States.
It is believed that William was born William McComas in 1755 in Duncraggan, the son of Donald McComas and Janet Ferguson, who were married in Callander parish in 1744.
www.familytreedna.com /public/MacGregor   (3662 words)

  
 Newfoundland biographies - K-P - Newfoundland History
Le Messurier, Henry William (1848-1931), civil servant, was born in 1848, the son of H. Le Messurier of St.
MacGregor, Sir William (1846-1919) physician, governor of Newfoundland (1904-09), was born at Hillockhead in the parish of Towie, Aberdeenshire, the eldest son of John MacGregor and Agnes Smith.
Pilot, William (1841-1913), clergyman and author, was born in Bristol on December 30, 1841.
www2.marianopolis.edu /nfldhistory/Newfoundland%20biographies%20K-P.htm   (6475 words)

  
 William G. Hunter Award presented annually by the ASQ Statistics Division
The 2002 William G. Hunter Award was presented to Søren Bisgaard at the Fall Technical Conference (FTC) in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
The 1994 William G. Hunter Award was presented to J. Edward Jackson at the Fall Technical Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
The 1995 William G. Hunter Award was presented to William H. Lawton at the Fall Technical Conference in St. Louis, MO. The ASQ Statistics Division established the Hunter Award to promote, encourage, and acknowledge outstanding accomplishments during a career in the broad field of applied statistics.
williamghunter.net /award/index.cfm   (3827 words)

  
 Overview of William York MacGregor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
MacGregor completed his training at the Slade School of Art in London, before returning to his native city where he set up his home and studio at 134 Bath Street.
The group adopted the realism of French painting of the time and their work was very popular, yet they were rejected by the establishment in the form of the Royal Scottish Academy.
In his latter years MacGregor lived in Bridge of Allen and is buried at Logie Old Church nearby.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/people/famousfirst921.html   (281 words)

  
 William YORKE
His father was James York, a building contractor and the brother of John Macgregor of Finnart's second wife Margaret York.
In 1881, William was staying with his aunt Margaret York Macgregor at 3 Park Street West, Glasgow, also living there were Janet and William York Macgregor.
It is not clear when William Yorke changed his name from York to Yorke between 1881 and 1891.
www.gregormacgregor.com /MacGregor/William1862.htm   (647 words)

  
 Internet Genealogies of the Gragg Family
Anyone that brought in a MacGregor either the man or his head, the were rewarded with the MacGregor's holdings or they received a payment of blood money.
William Gragg and Nancy Coffey are the members of the Gragg line that I am Following.
William Gragg was born in Augusta County, Virginia 15 April 1758.
members.cox.net /smithgen/sources/othergen/gragggen.htm   (2554 words)

  
 MacGregor Medical Center - San Antonio || Physicians and Medical Resources in San Antonio, Texas
MacGregor Medical Center of San Antonio is located on Fredericksburg Road, outside Loop 410.
MacGregor Medical Center - San Antonio is an organization that brings together the interests of primary care physicians in a health network that works in collaboration with insurance plans to truly provide high quality patient care in the San Antonio, Texas community.
Specialists in Family Practice are Mark K. Smith, M.D. Joseph Wysoki, D.O. and Carlos M. Roldan, M.D. William Beck, M.D., M.P.H. specializes in Pediatrics.
www.macgregormed.com   (529 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Grimoire of Armadel: Books: William Keith,S. L. MacGregor Mathers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
MacGregor Mathers (Editor) "Seeing that we possess the explanation of the (Magical) Circle, (let us here state) that it is (Employed) for the Invocation of Spirits, so as..." (more)
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www.amazon.com /Grimoire-Armadel-S-MacGregor-Mathers/dp/1578632412   (1951 words)

  
 The Other One's Cortlandt Macgregor SKINNER
He was the second son of Cortland Macgregor Skinner, the eldest son with issue of the 1810 Grantee, Cortland Macgregor Skinner.
He was the eldest son of Philip Kearney Macgregor Skinner, second son with issue of the 1810 Grantee, Cortland Macgregor Skinner.
He was the third son of Philip Kearney Macgregor Skinner, second son with issue of the 1810 Grantee, Cortland Macgregor Skinner.
members.fortunecity.com /mahmoud/3227.htm   (349 words)

  
 The Reverand William MacGregor
This was a half timbered building especially designed to compliment the existing architecture that was prevalent in the street.Along with the baths the building also contained rooms which were used for art classes.During the winter months the swimming baths were boarded over and the area was used as a dance floor.
After his resignation in 1887 MacGregor went to live in Bolehall Manor a splendid house that is still in existence today, although no longer as a private residence.
The Baths and Institute in the above picture are at the far end of the street on the right of the picture.The prominent half timbered building in the foreground was known as the Paragoric Shop.
members.tripod.com /kiffg/macgreg.htm   (230 words)

  
 Temporary closure of part of Sir William MacGregor Drive - UQ News Online - The University of Queensland
University staff, students and visitors are advised of traffic changes associated with the Dutton Park-St Lucia bridge on the St Lucia side of the river from Tuesday, May 23, to September, 2006.
A short section of Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia campus will be closed near the Dutton Park-St Lucia Bridge construction area during that time.
Traffic will not be permitted to enter Sir William MacGregor Drive during the delivery of the crane (for approximately 20 minutes).
www.uq.edu.au /news/?article=9698   (538 words)

  
 SKU 3(2) William Skinner Theory
A Rev. William Skinner who lived at or near Woodbridge had come from Scotland.
at Spotswood; a Rev. William Macgregor Skinner, perhaps a descendant, was matriculated tn the Lyon Register of Arms, 1810; Ep.; d.
"WILLIAM SKINNER (Rev.) was sent by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel to Woodbridge (having arrived at Perth Amboy 1722), where he preached for thirty-six years; he was b.
skinnerkinsmen.org /SKU/SKU03_2/03_2wmstheory.html   (1487 words)

  
 MacGregor of MacGregor - Page 151
Letter to (Sir) John MacGregor Murray from a member of the Clan [Gregor] on the behalf of other members of the Clan [Gregor] complaining bitterly that the Chief of the Clan [Gregor] still goes by the name of "MURRAY" and not the Clan name.
Copy of memoire in favour of JAMES DRUMMOND or MACGREGOR, son of ROB ROY MACGREGOR directed to the Marquis of Saint Coute, Minister & Secretary of State of France.
JAMES MACGREGOR has been forced to flee to France as a result of his activities on behalf of the JACOBITE cause during the rebellion of 1745 & he wishes to be put on the list of Scots resident in France who receive a gratuity from the French Court.
www.webspawner.com /users/griersonorigins150/index.html   (1170 words)

  
 La Villa Romaine Scottish Murder Mystery Weekend Story Line
Friends, family, and trusted employees are brought together by the murder of their senior clansman, Lord James MacGregor.
His cousin, Lord William MacGregor, will replace James at the Scottish Festival to be held in his honor at the Williamsburg Winery on Saturday.
Games at the all-day festival will still continue, even though Lord MacGregor’s family and friends are all suspects in his murder.
lavilla.tierranet.com /mystery2d.htm   (432 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Macdonell to Maciora   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Son of William Edwin MacGregor and Edith (Clark) MacGregor; married,
MacGregor, Ernest C. — of Delaware County, N.Y. Democrat.
MacGregor, Frances A. — of Wayne County, Mich. Democrat.
politicalgraveyard.com /bio/macdougal-maciora.html   (1087 words)

  
 C18-L's Selected Readings, No. 74
Waterhouse, William C. "'Insignia Viralia' in the Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerius" [by Pope, Swift and Arbuthnot].
MacGregor, William B. "The Authority of Prints: an early modern perspective." Art History, 22, 3 (September 1999): 389-420.
Fyfe, A. "The reception of William Paley's Natural Theology in the University of Cambridge." British Journal for the History of Science, 30, 106, 3 (September 1997): 321-35.
www.personal.psu.edu /special/C18/sr/sr74.htm   (11305 words)

  
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Feb-1671, Glengyle, Scotland, (son of Donald Glas MacGREGORxe "MacGREGOR, Donald Glas" and Margaret CAMPBELLxe "CAMPBELL, Margaret") occupation Cattle drover, outlaw, m.
Gregor MacGREGORxe "MacGREGOR, Gregor", (son of Gregor Ghlun Dhubh MacGREGORxe "MacGREGOR, Gregor Ghlun Dhubh" and Mary HAMILTONxe "HAMILTON, Mary") d.
William died 12 Dec 1861, Marsden (Nelson), Lancs.
freespace.virgin.net /simon.pardoe/robroylandless.doc   (492 words)

  
 Changes near Sir William MacGregor Drive - UQ News Online - The University of Queensland
Brisbane City Council advises that some parking spaces will be unavailable and pedestrian traffic temporarily relocated further west on the footpath in a small section of Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia, from Thursday, May 5 until Thursday May 12.
The changes to traffic movement coincide with the start of stage one of preliminary works for construction of the Dutton Park-St Lucia bridge.
Vehicle traffic flow will continue along Sir William MacGregor Drive as normal, except for the reclaimed parking spaces.
www.uq.edu.au /news/?article=7028   (411 words)

  
 Loom Papers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Andre Valente, Thomas Russ, Robert MacGregor and William Swartout.
William Mark, Sherman Tyler, James McGuire, and Jon Schlossberg In IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, October, 1992.
Robert MacGregor, based on the final report on the Loom project.
www.isi.edu /isd/LOOM/papers/LOOM-PAPERS.html   (473 words)

  
 Gregory Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Mrs, or Drummond, relict of Maj Alexander MacGregor of Balhaldies, died at Stirling, mother of Mrs A
Mrs, or Mair, widow of Colonel Malcolm MacGregor, residing in Edinburgh
Mrs, or Knight, widow of John MacGregor, 38 Union Row, Aberdeen, d.
www.gregorycentral.com /Scottish_wills_results.php   (2823 words)

  
 His Life Is His Message - William Macgregor
His Life Is His Message - William Macgregor
William MacGregor is a frequently published author currently writing a book for families of children with disabilities.
An ominous fl bird confronts readers of Hugh Gregory Gallagher's latest book.
www.worldandi.com /specialreport/1999/february/Sa18194.htm   (242 words)

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