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Langworthy may refer to: People * Edward Langworthy (Founding Father) (1738–1802), delegate in the Continental Congress from the state of Georgia * Edward Ryley Langworthy (1797–1874), British businessman and Liberal politician * Mary Lewis Langworthy (1872-1949), American teacher, writer, lecturer, and executive * William Fitzgerald Langworthy (1867–1951), Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons * B. F. Langworthy (1822–1907), politician in the state of Minnesota Places * Langworthy, Iowa, an unincorporated community in north-central Jones County, Iowa, United States * Langworthy, Salford, a small area of Pendleton, Greater Manchester, England ** Langworthy (ward), an electoral ward of the Salford City Council Other * Langworthy House, an historic octagon house in Dubuque, Iowa * Langworthy Metrolink station, a light rail station serving Langworthy, Salford * Langworthy Professor, an endowed chair in the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Langworthy (Founding Father)
Edward Langworthy (1738–1802) was an American Founding Father and teacher who was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Georgia. He signed the Articles of Confederation. Langworthy was born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1738. Nothing is known of his ancestors since he was a foundling. He was raised in the Bethesda Orphan House at Savannah and was educated in the school there. He later taught in that same school. Since he was born only five years after James Oglethorpe shipped the first colonists to Georgia, it is likely that his parents were included with those recruited from debtors' prisons or poorhouses. Langworthy began working with Georgia's Committee of Safety and was their secretary when they became a revolutionary Council of Safety on December 11, 1775. The Georgia assembly sent him to the Continental Congress in 1777, and he arrived in time to sign the Articles of Confederation. He served in the Congress until 1779. Edward moved to Baltimore, Maryland, in 178 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Ryley Langworthy
Edward Ryley (or Riley) Langworthy (1797 - 7 April 1874) was a British businessman and an independent but Whig-leaning politician. Langworthy was born in London, the son of a Somerset merchant. After spending some years in South and Central America, he moved to Salford, Lancashire in 1840 to establish a cotton business with his brother, George. Langworthy Brothers and Company was established at Greengate Mills. When Salford was incorporated as a municipal borough in 1844, Langworthy was elected as the first alderman for Trinity ward. He was the borough's fifth mayor, elected for two consecutive terms from 1848 to 1850. His term as mayor saw the establishment of the free public museum and library at Peel ParkEdward Morris, ''Public Art Collections in North-West England'', Liverpool, 2001 In January 1857, Salford's Whig Member of Parliament, Joseph Brotherton, died. Langworthy was selected as the party's candidate for the vacancy, and as the only nominee, was elected unopposed on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Lewis Langworthy
Mary L. Langworthy (, Lewis; March 31, 1872 – January 15, 1949) was an American dramatic coach, writer, lecturer, clubwoman, and civic leader. She lived in Chicago, Illinois, where she wrote and directed patriotic and educational pageants. She also served in an executive capacity for many organizations, including president of the Illinois Congress of Mothers and Parent–teacher association#United States, Parent–teacher association (beginning in 1914), and president of the Chicago Woman's Club (1924-25). Early life and education Mary Ann Lewis was born in Alfred, New York, on March 31, 1872, the daughter of Abram Herbert and Augusta Melissa (Johnson) Lewis. The first American Lewis came from England and settled in Rhode Island. Her father was Abram Herbert Lewis, a professor of church history, and he was descended from a long line of Rhode Island Seventh Day Baptists. Through her mother, Langworthy descended from John Tanner, of pioneer stock, who came from England to Rhode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Fitzgerald Langworthy
William Fitzgerald Langworthy, KC (25 December 1867 – 28 September 1951) was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. Life Born in Manchester, England, he received his education there before becoming a barrister and crown attorney. He moved to Canada in 1880 and studied further at Port Arthur, Ontario. From 1905 to 1925 he was a Crown Attorney for the Thunder Bay district, and he received King's Counsel. He was elected to Parliament at the Port Arthur—Thunder Bay riding in the 1925 general election. After completing one term, the 15th Canadian Parliament The 15th Canadian Parliament was in session from 7 January 1926, until 2 July 1926. The membership was set by the 1925 federal election on 29 October 1925, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolv ..., Langworthy left federal politics and did not seek re-election in the 1926 vote. References External links * 1867 births 1951 deaths Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langworthy, Iowa
Langworthy is an unincorporated community in north-central Jones County, Iowa, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 151 north of the city of Anamosa, the county seat of Jones County. Its elevation is 860 feet (262 m). History Langworthy was platted in 1858 by Col. W. T. Shaw. Langworthy's post office was established on 25 January 1875 and discontinued on 18 January 1974, at which time it was attached to the Monticello Monticello ( ) was the primary plantation of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, V ... post office. Although its post office is gone, Langworthy retains its own ZIP Code, 52252. Langworthy's population in 1915 was 26. The population was 100 in 1940. References Unincorporated communities in Jones County, Iowa Unincorporated communities in Iowa {{JonesCountyIA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langworthy, Salford
Langworthy is an area of Salford, Greater Manchester. Weaste lies to the west of Langworthy and Pendleton to the east. In 2001 the population of Langworthy was 7,104, increasing to 12,935 at the 2011 Census. It was named after Edward Ryley Langworthy, a former mayor of Salford. Governance Pendleton was part of the County Borough of Salford, and in 1974 became part of the metropolitan borough of the City of Salford, and metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. The electoral ward of Langworthy is represented in Westminster by Rebecca Long-Bailey MP for Salford and Eccles. The ward is represented on Salford City Council by three Labour councillors: John Warmisham, Gina Reynolds, and Paul Longshaw. Regeneration In common with other areas of urban Salford, Langworthy experienced long-term population decline in the 1990s with high levels of crime and poverty in the area. Langworthy is now part of a Housing Market Renewal Initiative scheme which also covers Seedley. Urban Splas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langworthy (ward)
Langworthy was an electoral ward of Salford City Council, in North-West England, located in the constituency of Salford and Eccles. A profile of the ward conducted by Salford City Council Salford City Council is the local authority of the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. It is a metropolitan borough council, one of ten in Greater Manchester and one of 36 in the metropolitan counties of England, and provides the maj ... in 2014 recorded a population of 12,980. The ward was abolished in 2021 as part of a boundary review conducted by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. Councillors The ward was represented by three councillors elected for four year terms. indicates seat up for re-election. indicates seat won in a by-election. Elections in 2010s May 2019 May 2018 By-election December 2017 May 2016 May 2015 May 2014 May 2012 May 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langworthy House
The Langworthy House, also known as the Octagon House, is a historic building located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Built in 1856, it was designed by local architect John F. Rague for local politician Edward Langworthy. The two-story brick home features tall windows, a columned entry, and a windowed cupola. Langworthy and three of his brothers were among the first settlers in Dubuque. with They were partners in a lead mine, helped to build the territorial road between Dubuque and Iowa City, they farmed, invested in real estate, and they owned a steamboat and a mercantile exchange. The house has been passed down through Langworthy's descendants. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and it was included as a contributing property In the law regulating historic districts in the United States, a contributing property or contributing resource is any building, object, or structure which adds to the historical integrity or architectural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langworthy Metrolink Station
Langworthy is a tram stop on the Eccles Line of Greater Manchester's light rail Metrolink system. It opened to passengers on 12 June 1999, as part of Phase 2 of the network's expansion, in the Langworthy area of Salford, in North West England. Langworthy Metrolink stop is located on the corner of Langworthy Road and Eccles New Road (the A57). The area to the south and west of the station is largely commercial and industrial. The area to the north along Langworthy Road mostly comprises terraced buildings. The area to the east of Langworthy Road is currently undergoing intensive redevelopment. This stop lies within ticketing Zone 2. Services Service pattern *12 minute service to Ashton-under-Lyne (via MediaCityUK at offpeak times). *12 minute service to Eccles. Connecting bus routes Langworthy station is served by Go North West service 33, which runs to Manchester and to Worsley via Eccles. Also, stopping nearby is Stagecoach Manchester service 50, branded as City Connect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langworthy Professor
The Langworthy Professor is the holder of an endowed chair in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester, UK. History It was founded by a bequest of £10,000 for the purpose of endowing a professorship of experimental physics by the businessman and politician E. R. Langworthy at Owens College, Manchester in 1874.Charlton, H. B. (1951) ''Portrait of a University, 1851–1951''. Manchester: Manchester University Press; p. 143, 176 Owens College later became the Victoria University of Manchester (1904) and then the University of Manchester (2004). Langworthy Professors Several Langworthy Professors have been Nobel Laureates, including Ernest Rutherford, Lawrence Bragg, Patrick Blackett, Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov. * 1874–87 Balfour Stewart * 1887–1907 Sir Arthur Schuster * 1907–19 Sir Ernest Rutherford * 1919–37 Sir William Lawrence Bragg * 1937–53 Patrick Blackett * 1955–60 Samuel Devons * 1961–72 Brian Flowers * 1987–90 Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
