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Peter Williams, Sr. Biography
Peter Williams, Sr.religious leaderBorn: 1749Birthplace: New York, New York Although he was a slave, Williams became a sexton in the Methodist Church in 1778. When his owner returned to England in…Bronfman, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Bronfman, Samuel: see under Bronfman, Edgar Miles, Sr.Mars, Forrest Edward, Sr.
(Encyclopedia) Mars, Forrest Edward, Sr.: see under Mars, family of American food manufacturers.Halas, George Stanley, Sr.
(Encyclopedia) Halas, George Stanley, Sr., 1895–1983, American football coach, b. Chicago, grad. Univ. of Illinois, 1918. He served in the navy in World War I, played baseball (1919) with the New…Bronfman, Edgar Miles, Sr.
(Encyclopedia) Bronfman, Edgar Miles, Sr. 1929–2013, Canadian-American business executive and philanthropist, b. Montreal, grad. McGill Univ. (1951). He was the eldest son of Samuel Bronfman, 1889–…Reno, Jesse Lee
(Encyclopedia) Reno, Jesse LeeReno, Jesse Leerēˈnō [key], 1823–62, Union general in the American Civil War, b. Wheeling, Va. (now W.Va.). He was twice brevetted for his service in the Mexican War. In…Individual: NCAA Women's Division I Leaders, 1999-2000 Season
Scoring ClGmPtsAvgJackie Stiles, SW Missouri St.Jr.3289027.8Diana Caramanico, PennsylvaniaJr.2869424.8Jess Zinobile, St. Francis-PASr.3172423.4Madinah Slaise, CincinnatiSr.3065421.8Grace…Robert McFerrin Sr. 2006 Deaths
Robert McFerrin Sr.Age: 85 baritone who was the first black man to sing with the New York Metropolitan Opera, and who dubbed Sidney Poitier's singing voice in Porgy and Bess. He was the…Harry Prichett, Sr. 2000 Deaths
Harry Prichett, Sr.Age: 79 graphic artist who first introduced interactive television in 1954, with Winky Dink and You, a children's show hosted by Jack Barry. Viewers who bought a Magic Kit…Thomas John Watson, Sr. Biography
Thomas John Watson, Sr.business executiveBorn: 2/17/1874Birthplace: Cambell, N.Y. Having begun his career at National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio (1896–1911), where he learned about punch…