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James Wolf (other) (1884–1958), a chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court
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James or Jim Wolf, Wolfe or DeWolf may refer to: * James DeWolf (1764–1837), American politician, privateer, and slave trader * James Madison DeWolf (1843–1876), U.S. Army surgeon * James Ratchford DeWolf (1787–1855), merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia * James Wolfe (1727–1759), British general * James Wolffe (born 1962), Scottish lawyer * Jim Wolf (born 1969), Major League Baseball umpire * Jim Wolf (musician) (fl. 2010s–2020s), American singer * Jim Wolf (American football) (1952–2003), American football player * James A. Wolfe (born 1960), former Security Director of the U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee (SSCI) * James H. Wolfe James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (disambiguat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James DeWolf
James DeWolf (March 18, 1764December 21, 1837) was a slave trader, a privateer during the War of 1812, and a state and national politician. He served as a state legislator for a total of nearly 25 years, and in the 1820s as a United States senator from Rhode Island for much of a term. Along with the slave trade, DeWolf invested in sugar and coffee plantations in Cuba and became the wealthiest man in his state. By the end of his life, he was said to be the second-richest person in the entire United States. During his lifetime, his name was usually written "James D'Wolf". Early life James DeWolf born in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1764 to Mark Anthony DeWolf (8 November 1726 - 9 November 1793) and Abigail Hazel Potter (2 February 1726 - 7 February 1809). He had eight siblings including four brothers: Charles (1745-1820), John (1760-1841), William (1762-1829) and Levi DeWolf (1766-1848). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Madison DeWolf
Dr. James Madison DeWolf (January 14, 1843 – June 25, 1876) was an acting assistant surgeon in the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment who was killed in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Born in Mehoopany in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, DeWolf was a farmer prior to the American Civil War. In August 1861, he enlisted in the Union Army in the 1st Pennsylvania Artillery at the age of 17. He first saw combat at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was promoted to Corporal, but was severely wounded in the arm and discharged in October 1862. He re-enlisted in September 1864 in Battery A, 1st Pennsylvania Artillery, serving in that battery until his discharge on June 14, 1865. Following the war, he became an enlisted man in the Regular Army's 14th U.S. Infantry and entered Harvard Medical School, graduating in June 1875. He became a contract surgeon later that year with the 7th Cavalry at Fort Abraham Lincoln in the Dakota Territory. In the spring of 1876, he was assigned to Major Marcus Reno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Ratchford DeWolf
James Ratchford DeWolf (September 14, 1787 – June 10, 1855) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Liverpool township from 1820 to 1830 and Queens County from 1830 to 1836 and from 1840 to 1843 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. He was born in Horton (later Wolfville, Nova Scotia), the son of Elisha DeWolf and Margaret Ratchford. In 1810, he moved to Liverpool, where he married Elizabeth, the daughter of Colonel Joseph Freeman. He established a company there with his father-in-law and two other partners. From 1825 to 1840, he operated his own business. He died in Liverpool in 1855. His brothers Thomas Andrew Strange and Elisha also served as members of the provincial assembly. See also * DeWolf family The DeWolf family (also spelled D’Wolf or DeWolfe) is a prominent Canadian and American family that traces its roots to Balthazar DeWolf. Balthazar DeWolf Balthazar DeWolf (d. about 1696) is first mentioned in the records of Hartfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Wolfe
James Wolfe (2 January 1727 – 13 September 1759) was a British Army officer known for his training reforms and, as a Major-general (United Kingdom), major general, remembered chiefly for his victory in 1759 over the Kingdom of France, French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec. The son of a distinguished general, Edward Wolfe, he received his first commission at a young age and saw extensive service in Europe during the War of the Austrian Succession. His service in Flanders and in Scotland, where he took part in the suppression of the Jacobite Rebellion (1745), Jacobite Rebellion, brought him to the attention of his superiors. The advancement of his career was halted by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748), Peace Treaty of 1748 and he spent much of the next eight years on garrison duty in the Scottish Highlands. Already a brigade major at the age of 18, he was a lieutenant-colonel by 23. The outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1756 offered Wolfe fresh opportun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Wolffe
Walter James Wolffe FSAScot FRIAS (born 20 December 1962) is a Scottish advocate who served as Lord Advocate from 2016 to 2021. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates from 2014 to 2016, and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates from 2013 to 2014. Early life Walter James Wolffe was born on 20 December 1962 in Dumfries to Alexandra L. Graham and Antony C. Wolffe MBE. He attended Gatehouse Primary School and then Kirkcudbright Academy. Wolffe studied at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with an honours degree in law and a diploma in legal practice. He then went on to study at Balliol College, Oxford to take a Bachelor of Civil Law degree. Legal career Early career Wolffe trained as a solicitor at a commercial firm in Edinburgh. After qualifying, he worked as Legal Assistant to the Lord President of the Court of Session. After working for a year at Parliament House, Wolffe was admitted as an advocate in 1992. He served as First Standing Junior C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Wolf
James Michael Wolf (born July 24, 1969) is an American Major League Baseball umpire. He joined the major league staff in 1999 after working in the Arizona Rookie League, the South Atlantic League, the California League, the Texas League and the Pacific Coast League. He wears uniform number 28. Umpiring career On October 4, 2001, Wolf served as third base umpire when Rickey Henderson broke Ty Cobb's runs scored record. Wolf drew criticism from ESPN announcers after he ejected Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly at the start of a game on June 10, 2007, against the Atlanta Braves. Wolf ruled that Lilly had intentionally thrown at the batter's head, and immediately ejected the pitcher. While such a penalty is uncommon without a formal warning to both teams, such action is permitted by baseball's rules. On May 9, 2010, Wolf was the home plate umpire for Dallas Braden's perfect game. He was the second base umpire for Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game on June 2, 2010. On July ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Wolf (musician)
James (Jim) Matthew Wolf is an American singer/songwriter. Early life Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, Wolf grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and was inspired by his brother's band Villanova Junction which featured a young John Mayer. Observing the band from his parents' basement, Wolf participated in many writing and recording sessions with the band. He then dedicated his life to music. Career Jim Wolf has become a familiar presence in the South Korean Music scene since 2014, when his single, “Make You My Lady”, was used in the wedding of popular South Korean actors, ChaeRim and Gao Zi Qi. Wolf's single "Make You My Lady" from part 1 of the series "Strange, Weird, and Romantic", landed in the top 100 MNET Comprehensive Pop Charts for Asia in October–November 2014 for three weeks, peaking at #44 above "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel and staying in the Top 50 for 19 days. "Make You My Lady" was included in a Korean drama, gaining him international exposure. "Make You My Lad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Wolf (American Football)
James Wolf (March 4, 1952 – December 17, 2003) was a professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played two seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1974 NFL draft. He died of multiple sclerosis Multiple (cerebral) sclerosis (MS), also known as encephalomyelitis disseminata or disseminated sclerosis, is the most common demyelinating disease, in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This d .... References 1952 births 2003 deaths American football defensive ends American football defensive tackles Kansas City Chiefs players Players of American football from Tyler, Texas Pittsburgh Steelers players Prairie View A&M Panthers football players {{defensive-lineman-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James A
James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (other), various kings named James * Saint James (other) * James (musician) * James, brother of Jesus Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Arts, entertainment, and media * ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * James the Red Engine, a character in ''Thomas the Tank En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
