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Goldwyn, Samuel

(Encyclopedia) Goldwyn, SamuelGoldwyn, Samuelgōlˈdwĭn [key], 1882–1974, American film producer, b. Warsaw, Poland. Goldwyn arrived in the United States in 1896, and with Jesse L. Lasky and Cecil B.…

Jesse Owens

Track star Jesse Owens defiantly bucks Hitler by Mike Morrison Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. (Source:AP) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012Track & Field…

Brewer's: Jess

(pl. Jesses). A short strap of leather tied about the legs of a hawk to hold it on the fist, Hence a bond of affection, etc. If I prove her haggard, Though that ber jesses were my dear…

Abinadab

(Encyclopedia) AbinadabAbinadabəbĭnˈədăb [key], in the Bible. 1 Second son of Jesse. 2 Son of King Saul, killed at the battle of Mt. Gilboa. 3 Man in whose house the ark remained for 20 years. 4…

Macon, Bayou

(Encyclopedia) Macon, BayouMacon, Bayoubīˈō [key]Leven, Loch māˈkən, māˈkŏn [key], c.145 mi (230 km) long, rising in SE Ark. and flowing S into NE La. to the Tensas River. It was used as a rendezvous…

Linda Eastman McCartney 1998 Deaths

Linda Eastman McCartneyAge: 56 wife of Beatle Paul McCartney who was additionally recognized for her photography, her involvement in the animal rights cause, and her ventures in music. Died:…

Elliott, Jesse Duncan

(Encyclopedia) Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782–1845, American naval officer, b. Hagerstown, Md. In the War of 1812, he helped capture two British vessels on Lake Erie and was made commander of the lake.…

Strang, James Jesse

(Encyclopedia) Strang, James JesseStrang, James Jessestrăng [key], 1813–56, American Mormon leader, b. Cayuga co., N.Y. A lawyer, teacher, and newspaperman, he migrated in 1843 to Wisconsin, was…

Starr, Belle

(Encyclopedia) Starr, Belle, 1848?–89, American outlaw, b. near Carthage, Mo. Her original name was Myra Belle (or Maybelle) Shirley. Her family members were Confederate sympathizers, and her father…

Lee, Jesse

(Encyclopedia) Lee, Jesse, 1758–1816, American Methodist clergyman, b. Virginia. He is known as the apostle of Methodism in New England where, from 1789 to 1798, his labors as an itinerant preacher…