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George Waller (1883–1969), American architect who designed Stone Hall, Nashville
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George Waller may refer to: * George Waller (VC) (1827–1877), English recipient of the Victoria Cross * George Waller (footballer) (1864–1937), English footballer and cricketer * George Waller (judge) (1911–1999), British judge * George Waller (colonel) (1734–1814), American Revolutionary War colonel * George Platt Waller (1889–1962), American diplomat * Sir George Henry Waller, 3rd Baronet (1837–1892), British Army officer * George Waller Jr., author of books such as ''The Secret of Skull Mountain'' * George D. Waller George D. Waller (1883 – December 19, 1969) was an American architect from Tennessee who designed churches, schools, houses and courthouses, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early life Waller was born i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Waller (VC)
George Waller VC (June 1827 – 10 January 1877) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details Waller was about 30 years old, and a colour-sergeant in the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps), British Army during the Indian Mutiny The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. The rebellion began on 10 May 1857 in the fo ... when the following deed took place at Delhi, British India for which he was awarded the VC. The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Winchester, England. References Location of grave and VC medal''(West Sussex)'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Waller, George 1827 births 1877 deaths People ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Waller (footballer)
George Waller (3 December 1864 – 11 December 1937) was an English footballer and first-class cricketer. Born in Pitsmoor, Sheffield Waller played for both The Wednesday (with whom he played in the 1890 FA Cup final) and Sheffield United in his home town, as well as a spell with Middlesbrough. He was appointed as first team trainer at Sheffield United in 1894, helping the team to one championship and four FA Cup victories in a 36-year tenure. Waller also played cricket for Sheffield United Cricket Club and a number of matches for Yorkshire. Football career Playing career Having started his playing career with his local church, Waller was signed by Sheffield's leading side The Wednesday in 1885. He played regularly, spending five years with the club, culminating in an appearance in the 1890 FA Cup final. This was to prove his last game for the club and, with his contract expired, he intended to sign for newly formed Sheffield United. Issues with the paperwork and his registra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Waller (judge)
Sir George Stanley Waller (3 August 19115 February 1999) was a British Lord Justice of Appeal. He was educated at Oundle School and Queens' College, Cambridge and was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1934 becoming a Bencher in 1961 and Treasurer in 1978. He was made a QC in 1954, a recorder from 1953 to 1965, and a judge of the High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division) from 1965 to 1976. He was a Lord Justice of Appeal from 1976 to 1984. He played rugby union for Cambridge University R.U.F.C., gaining a blue by playing in The Varsity Match The Varsity Match is an annual rugby union fixture played between the universities of Oxford University RFC, Oxford and Cambridge University R.U.F.C., Cambridge in England. The event began in 1872 with the first men's match, with interruptions ... in 1932. His son is Sir Mark Waller. References 1911 births 1999 deaths People educated at Oundle School Alumni of Queens' College, Cambridge Members of Gray's Inn Queen's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Waller (colonel)
George Waller (1734, Stafford County, Colony of Virginia - November 18, 1814, Fieldale, Virginia) was landowner, patriot and early settler in Henry County, Virginia. Plantation life Waller married Ann Winston Carr, first cousin to Patrick Henry, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, in December 1760, and their children were: Elizabeth Waller, b. 1762; Mary Winston Waller, b. October 26, 1763, Henry County, Virginia, d. July 22, 1828, Martinsville, VA; John Waller, b. 1765, Spotsylvania, VA, d. 1842, Horsepasture, Virginia; Carr Waller, b. 1767; Ann (Nancy) Waller, b. 1770; George Waller, b. 1773; William (IV) Waller, b. 1775; Edmund Waller, b. 1779, d. 1817, Waller's Ford, VA. George Waller owned extensive land in the area that is now Fieldale, Virginia, along the Smith River (Virginia). By 1768 he was established as a tobacco farmer and local politician, also overseeing the ford over the Smith River. The plantation he owned later became known locally as both "Waller's Ford" and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Platt Waller
George Platt Waller Jr. (September 7, 1889 – February 26, 1962) was an American diplomat and the United States chargé d'affaires in Luxembourg during World War II. Biography Early life George Platt Waller Jr. was born to George Platt and Susan Theresa Jones in Montgomery, Alabama on September 7, 1889. He was home schooled and attended public school until he enrolled in Marion Military Institute in 1905 until 1907. Afterwards he attended the University of Virginia, graduating in 1912. He worked as a principal of a high school in Chilhowie, Virginia from 1912–1913. Diplomatic career Waller was appointed American vice-consul in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on 13 February 1913. From there he was appointed vice-consul in Karlsbad, Bohemia in July 1914. Waller quickly requested a transfer after Austria-Hungary entered World War I. Finding himself unable to remain neutral and yet express the sympathy necessary for a wartime post, Waller hoped to be sent to a post "in an English–speak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir George Henry Waller, 3rd Baronet
Major-General Sir George Henry Waller, 3rd Baronet (2 September 1837 – 9 October 1892) was a British Army officer who served as commanding officer of the 7th Regiment of Foot. Military career Waller was commissioned into the 7th Regiment of Foot on 10 August 1854 and saw action in the Crimean War. He became commanding officer of the regiment in October 1871 and was promoted to major-general on 7 April 1886. He married Beatrice Katherine Frances, daughter of Christopher Tower; they had two sons and two daughters. He lived at Woodcote in Warwickshire Warwickshire (; abbreviated Warks) is a county in the West Midlands region of England. The county town is Warwick, and the largest town is Nuneaton. The county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon an .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Waller, Genrge Henry British Army major generals 203 1837 births 1892 deaths ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Of Skull Mountain
''The Secret of Skull Mountain'' is Volume 27 in the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories published by Grosset & Dunlap. This book was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by George Waller Jr. in 1948. Between 1959 and 1973 the first 38 volumes of this series were systematically revised as part of a project directed by Harriet Adams, Edward Stratemeyer's daughter. The original version of this book was shortened to 177 pages in 1966 by David Grambs resulting in two similar stories sharing the same title. Plot summary Every night water strangely disappears from the new Tarnack Reservoir near Skull Mountain. Frank and Joe join forces with a team of skilled engineers to solve the baffling mystery. The book takes place on Skull Mountain, a mountain where many skulls have been seen, near Bayport, U.S.A. This city around Skull Mountain loses water each night because of the new reservoir. There is always something mysterious happening on the mountain, which has an underground chann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
