(Encyclopedia) Innes, JamesInnes, Jamesĭnˈĭs [key], 1754–98, American lawyer, b. Caroline co., Va. As commander of a Virginia regiment, he took part in many battles of the American Revolution. He was…
(Encyclopedia) Bowdoin, JamesBowdoin, Jamesbōˈdən [key], 1726–90, American political leader, b. Boston. He was elected to the Massachusetts General Court in 1753 and served until 1774. Illness…
(Encyclopedia) Crichton, JamesCrichton, Jameskrīˈtən [key], 1560?–1583?, Scottish adventurer and scholar, called the Admirable Crichton. A graduate of the Univ. of St. Andrews, he spent some time in…
(Encyclopedia) Ussher or Usher, JamesUssher or Usher, Jamesboth: ŭshˈər [key], 1581–1656, Irish prelate and scholar. While a fellow (1599–1605) of Trinity College, Dublin, he was ordained (1601). By…
The Duke of Marlborough (1650–1722). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Annie LaurieAnne's Fan A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…
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