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MacIver
McIver and MacIver are Scottish and northern Irish surnames. The names are derived from the Scottish Gaelic, Gaelic ''Mac Íomhair'', meaning "‘son of ''Íomhar''". The Gaelic personal name ''Íomhar'' is a form of the Old Norse personal name ''Ivarr''. Similar surnames or variants include ''McKeever'' and ''McIvor (surname), McIvor''. Use as a surname ;McIver * Charles Duncan McIver, American academic * Don McIver, New Zealand * Evander McIver, Australian * Henry McIver, American mercenary * Hugh McIver, Scottish * Jock McIver, a stage name of the English music hall performer best known as Talbot O'Farrell (18781952) * Joel McIver, author * Kathryn Garcia, Kathryn McIver Garcia (born 1970), Commissioner of the New York City Sanitation Department * Kelie McIver. American actress * Ken McIver, after whom McIver railway station, in Perth, Australia, is named * Margaret McIver (1933–2020), Australian equestrian * Pearl McIver, American nurse and public official * Richard McIver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan MacIver
Clan MacIver or Clan MacIvor, also known as Clan Iver, is a Scottish clan recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. The clan, however, does not have a Scottish clan chief, chief recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Because of this the clan can be considered an armigerous clan. The clan name of MacIver is of Gaelic origin, derived from an Old Norse personal name. Various forms of the surname MacIver, like MacGiver, are considered sept (social), sept names (followers or members) of several historically large Scottish clans, such as clans Campbell and Mackenzie. There exists a Clan Iver society in Fife, Scotland. Origin of the name The surname ''MacIver'' is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic ''MacÌomhair'' "meaning son of ''Ìomhar''". The Gaelic personal name ''Ìomhar'' is derived from the Old Norse ''Ivarr''. An early man bearing the surname ''MacIver'' was Malcolm McIuyr, whose appears on a list of men in the Sheriffdom of Argyll/Lorne in 1292. Origin, confusion and Campbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Morrison MacIver
Robert Morrison MacIver (April 17, 1882 – June 15, 1970) was a sociologist. Early life and family Robert Morrison MacIver was born in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland on April 17, 1882, to Donald MacIver, a general merchant and tweed manufacturer, and Christina MacIver (née Morrison). His father was a Calvinist, specifically, Scottish Presbyterian. On 14 August 1911 he married Elizabeth Marion Peterkin. They had three children: Ian Tennant Morrison, Christina Elizabeth, and Donald Gordon. Education He received degrees from the University of Edinburgh (M.A. 1903; D.Ph. 1915), the University of Oxford (B.A. 1907), and Columbia University (Litt.E. 1929) and Harvard (1936). In his rather long period of formal education, he had never made any academically supervised study of sociology. His work in that field was distinguished by his acumen, his philosophical understanding, and extensive study of the major pioneering works of Durkheim, Levy-Bruhl, Simmel and others in the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart MacIver
Stuart MacIver (born 12 November 1966) was a Scottish footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ... who played for Dumbarton and Clyde. References 1966 births Scottish footballers Dumbarton F.C. players Clyde F.C. players Scottish Football League players Living people Footballers from Glasgow Association football forwards {{Scotland-footy-forward-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry McIver
Henry Douglas McIver (1841–1907) was an American mercenary who fought for 18 countries during the nineteenth-century. Early life McIver was born in 1841. He spent first ten years of his life in Virginia, United States, and then he was sent to his uncle, General Donald Graham, to finish school and prepare for West Point. Instead of West Point, McIver joined the private army of the East India Company when he was only 16 years old. Career He was sent to India in 1858. At that time, the Sepoy Mutiny (Sepoy - native soldiers in the East Indian Company army) raged in India. In his first battle, McIver was seriously wounded. In 1860, McIver fought under Giuseppe Garibaldi in Italy, and after that joined the pretender for the Spanish crown, Don Carlos. When the American Civil War broke out, Henry McIver joined the Confederate side. Although he was only 20 years old at the time he was already an experienced soldier. While fighting for the Confederates, he was under the command of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McKeever
McKeever is a Scottish and Irish surname. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Íomhair, meaning "‘son of ''Íomhar''". The Gaelic personal name ''Íomhar'' is a form of the Old Norse personal name ''Ivarr''. Similar surnames or variants are '' McIver, MacIver,'' '' McIvor and MacIvor''. People * Peter McKeever (born 1992), American Freight God *Brian McKeever (born 1979), Canadian Paralympic skier *Ian McKeever (artist) (born 1946), British artist *Ian McKeever (mountaineer) (1970-2013), Irish mountaineer *Robin McKeever (born 1973), Canadian Paralympic and Olympic skier *Sean McKeever (born 1972), American comic book writer Ships *, a United States Navy patrol vessel and minesweeper in commission from 1917 to 1919 *, a United States Navy patrol vessel and minesweeper in commission from 1917 to 1919 See also *Mac Íomhair *Ímar *Uí Ímair *Norse–Gaels *McIver McIver and MacIver are Scottish and northern Irish surnames. The names are derived from the Gaelic ''Mac Íomhair ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken McIver
Kenneth Finlay McIver (26 October 1928 – 23 September 1988) was an Australian politician who served in the Parliament of Western Australia between 1968 and 1988. He represented Northam and Avon for the Labor Party. Prior to entering politics, McIver spent over 20 years as a train driver with the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR). When the Fremantle line reopened in 1983, McIver drove the first passenger train along the line with Premier Brian Burke in the driver's cab with him. In recognition of his service to the WAGR and the parliament, McIver railway station McIver railway station is a railway station on the Transperth network in Perth, Western Australia. It is located on the Armadale/Thornlie line, Midland line and Airport line, 0.9 kilometres from Perth station, providing access to Royal Pe ... was named in his honour. References {{DEFAULTSORT:McIver, Ken 1928 births 1988 deaths Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evander McIver Law
Evander McIver Law (August 7, 1836 – October 31, 1920) was an author, teacher, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. Early life Law was born in Darlington, South Carolina. His grandfather and his two great-grandfathers had fought in the American Revolutionary War under Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" guerrilla leader. He graduated from the South Carolina Military Academy (now The Citadel) in 1856 and was a professor of history at Kings Mountain Military Academy from 1858 to 1860, when he moved to Alabama to form his own Military High School in Tuskegee, Alabama. Civil War Immediately following Alabama's secession from the Union, Law joined the Alabama Militia as a captain. In April 1861 he transferred to the Confederate States Army as a captain in the 4th Alabama Infantry, a unit he helped recruit from students at his high school. The 4th Alabama was also known as the "Alabama Zouaves". The following month he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norm Maciver
Norman Steven Maciver (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He is currently an associate general manager for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). As a player, he played defence for six teams in the NHL during a thirteen-year professional career. Playing career College hockey University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Maciver was not drafted by an NHL franchise and instead took the university route in order to reach the NHL. The defenceman played four seasons with the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he was a two-time All American and a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, awarded to the NCAA's top player, for the 1985–86 season. While playing at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, Maciver earned a communications degree and signed as a free agent with the NHL's New York Rangers upon graduation. Professional hockey New York Rangers (1986–1988) Maciver signed as a free agent with the New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose McIver
Frances Rose McIver (born 10 October 1988) is a New Zealand actress. She starred as Olivia "Liv" Moore in The CW supernatural comedy-drama series '' iZombie'' (2015–2019) and played Summer Landsdown the Yellow Ranger in ''Power Rangers RPM'' (2009). She also played the role of Amber Moore in the romantic comedy film ''A Christmas Prince'' (2017) and its two sequels '' The Royal Wedding'' (2018), and '' The Royal Baby'' (2019). McIver began her career with guest appearances in New Zealand-based series, such as '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'' and ''Legend of the Seeker''. She also had recurring roles in the Showtime period drama series ''Masters of Sex'' (2013–14) and the ABC fantasy adventure drama series ''Once Upon a Time'' (2013–2017). She is currently starring in the CBS supernatural sitcom ''Ghosts'' (2021–present). McIver made her film debut in the period drama ''The Piano'' (1993). She has since starred in the drama ''The Lovely ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard McIver
Richard McIver (June 14, 1941 – March 9, 2013) was a member of the Seattle City Council. He was selected from 114 applicants to fill a vacancy on the Council in January 1997, was elected to the position that fall, and was reelected in 2001 and 2005. As of October 2007 he was chair of the Finance & Budget and Budget Committees, vice-chair of the Economic Development & Neighborhoods Committee, and a member of the Housing, Human Services & Health Committee. In his 2001 campaign, he defeated music critic, monorail booster and author Grant Cogswell. In a film about that campaign, ''Grassroots (film), Grassroots'', McIver was played by Cedric the Entertainer.Joel ConnellyRichard McIver: He loved being politically incorrect(obituary), ''Seattle Post-Intelligencer'', 2013-03-11. Accessed online 2013-04-10. McIver chaired the City Council's Housing & Economic Development Committee. He was vice-chair of the Environment, Emergency Management and Utilities Committee and was a member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pearl McIver
Pearl McIver (June 23, 1893 – 1976) was an American nurse and public official. She was noted for her work with the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) and was the first nurse to be employed by the body in providing consultation services on nursing administration. McIver later served with various health organizations, and retired in 1957 after being the USPHS' Chief of the Division of Public Health Nursing. She was inducted into the American Nurses Association Hall of Fame in 2014. Biography Early life McIver was born on June 23, 1893, in Lowry, Minnesota. She was the daughter of a Scottish immigrant father and her mother, from Minnesota, was of Norwegian descent. She began her career as a school teacher in North Dakota. Education McIver attended the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing. She nursed children during the 1918 flu pandemic, and cared for them by removing her mask and cap. McIver then wrapped the child in cloth and rocked them in her arms until the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margaret McIver
Margaret Elizabeth McIver (7 August 1933 – 21 July 2020) was an Australian Equestrianism, equestrian, dressage coach and judge. Before switching to dressage, McIver competed at the Melbourne Royal and at other Victorian shows in showjumping on Bonanza and also in eventing on Pyewacket. McIver was the first Australian to represent her country in dressage when she competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles 1984 Olympics in the Equestrian at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Individual dressage, individual event. Riding C.K., she finished in 42nd place. Her horse was named after his breeder, Colin Kelly, who in 1949 won the first dressage event held in Victoria. In May 2007 McIver was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ballarat in recognition of her contribution to dressage in Australia as an Olympic competitor, and dressage coach and judge. McIver was an honorary life member of Equestrian Australia. In January 2000, she was awarded the Australian Sports Med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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