Three of Alexander 's grandsons entered the First World War: David and Olive 's fifth son Frank signing up on February 13th 1916 at the age of 21, Alexander Jr. And Ann 's second son, William signing up on April 16, 1916 at the age of 31 and Gordon Cecil second son of James and Lillian on November 1, 1917, aged 22. All three men were described as having blue eyes and brown hair and height of 5 feet 6 to 8 inches tall and deemed fit to fight in the 2nd Central Ontario Regiment. Two great grandsons, Jack, son of Frank the veteran and Ronald son of Charles, fought in the Second World War.
The Rise of Daniel Hale Williams Daniel Hale Williams III was an extraordinary African American surgeon. Dr. Williams, the son of a barber, was a free African American born during the 1800s to Daniel Hale Williams II and Sarah Williams. Dr. Williams’ family was heavily impacted by the ongoing history at the time. Furthermore, Dr. Williams’ ancestors were slaves. Daniel’s ancestors on both sides were a mixture of European, Native American, and African American.
Ever Since Todd Marinovich was a little baby, his father began training him to be a great football player. Even the baby food consisted of liver and protein! His father pushed him out of his carriage early so that he would stand early and develop strong legs. Didn’t let the baby in carriage. He had to learn how to walk early.
The Death of Laci Peterson On December 24, 2002, Laci Peterson was reported missing from her home in Modesto, California by her parents and husband. The Modesto police began their search for Laci Peterson before the standard forty-eight hour limit to file a missing person’s report because she was eight months pregnant. John Buehler, the lead detective on her case, claims there was no reason for her to be missing on Christmas Eve. The police went to the Peterson household and questioned her husband Scott.
In his career he had some things that molded him to his character. He realised that he wanted to be a football player when he was in High School, but he worked twice as hard in college. And after college he was drafted to the Atlanta Falcons and that when he joined the NFL. “You know I’ve had my ups and downs.” Is another quote from Brett Favre.
Both sources provided basic details about former State Representative Raymond W. Ewell. However, I found the first source, History Makers to be undoubtedly creditable. This source included an exclusive glimpse into the life of the senator. The History Maker, website provides researchers with pertinent facts about Mr. Ewell life. Also, the information provided seem to have been solicited directly from Representative Ewell in the form of a one on one interview.
Walter Payton (AKA- Sweetness) Walter Payton, he was one of the best don’t you agree? Oh, you don’t know who he is… that’s a bummer. Just sit back and listen to my teaching of the one and only Walter Payton. In this I’ll be telling you about Walter Payton’s early life, collage years and his beginning career as a Chicago Bear, and in the last paragraph you will learn how he passed away. Walter Payton was Born on July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi.
What makes Troy Kenneth Aikman an interesting person? Aikman is an interesting person because he is a athletic, kind, and outstanding individual. He has a educational background, although sub staining injury conflicts and football made him famous. Born Troy Kenneth Aikman, November 21, 1966, in Cerritos, CA; son of Kenneth (an oil field worker) and Charlyn Aikman. His first love was baseball, and he later grew to be good enough at that sport that the New York Mets considered drafting him until Aikman told them he wanted to focus on football.
He was a starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. “I was just pleased and hope he continues to be successful. But somewhere along the line, you 've got to achieve a little bit of success to keep it going.” That was a quote from Archie showing that now matter what you always have to try your best in everything you do even if you are successful.
African American abolitionist William Howard Day was born October 16, 1825 in New York City. William was raised by his mother, Eliza and father John. Day mother Eliza was a founding member of the first AME Zion church and an abolitionist. Day father was a sail maker who fought in the War of 1812 and in Algiers, in 1815, and died when William was four. As a child William mother gave him away to a white ink manufacturer who advocated the abolitionist and temperance movement.
Oliver Hill became a strong supporter of equality. Equality is the state of being the same in number, race, class, or quality. Oliver Hill grew up in Richmond, Virginia on May 1, 1907. Graduating from Dunbar High School, Hill wasn't sure what he wanted to do for a living. He married a woman named Beresenia Walker.
Have you ever wondered who all the greats of football are? I do and I think everyone else should too. Because Joe Montana had such a great impact on the game of football, true fans should know his early life, his college experience, and NFL start. Joe was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania on june 11, 1956.
Hard to believe that someone who was jumping in front of trains on railroad beds for fun as a teen, is now a loving grandfather. Doug Merrill has lived a exciting life. One of the most adventurous times of his life was when he went overseas in the Vietnam War. Doug was a ordinary guy in high school. He wasn’t extraordinary in anything but he wasn’t awful.
Crane Opens the Eyes of the Nation In the late nineteenth century, a significant movement was taking place within the world of literature. At this time, many classic works of literary naturalism were shocking Americans. Stephen Crane is argued to be “the greatest of the naturalists, however, precisely because his works transcend their genre” (Canada). Through his works, Crane addressed many sensitive topics surrounding the time of his life. Due to the realities of the world that Crane experienced throughout his life, Crane depicted the themes within his works in a realistic fashion.
A few things a likes about Stephen Crane was that he was a talented poet and that he understands my point of view in life. Crane’s Novels are all great but their just some that are not I like stephen crane and all but he's sorta kind of not my kind of poet. When i first started this project I knew nothing of stephen crane. I went through a lot just to find out what he's all about and other.
