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Sam Black
Samuel Black (1780–1840) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer. Samuel or Sam Black may also refer to: * Samuel Black (state representative) (1827–1916), Republican politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin *Samuel Charles Black (1869–1921), fifth president of Washington & Jefferson College * Samuel W. Black (1816–1862), governor of the Nebraska Territory * Samuel Luccock Black (1859–1929), Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Ohio * Sam Black (artist) (1913–1997), British-Canadian artist * Sam Black (cricketer) (born 1947), cricketer for Middlesex * Sam Black (public relations) (1915–1999), British public relations professor * Sam Black (singer) (born 1990), contestant on series fourteen of ''The X Factor'' *Sammy Black (1905–1977), Scottish footballer who played for Plymouth Argyle * Reverend Sam Black (1813–1899), Methodist circuit rider from the U.S. state of West Virginia *Sam Black, a character in '' Misfits and Magic'' See also *Sammy Turner Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Black
Samuel Black (May 3, 1780 – February 8, 1841) was a Scottish fur trader and explorer, a clerk in the New North Nest Company (XYC) and Wintering Partner in the North West Company (NWC), and later clerk, chief trader, and chief factor in the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) for the Columbia District. In 1824, he explored the Finlay River and its tributaries in present-day north-central British Columbia, Canada, including the Muskwa, Omineca and Stikine for the HBC. His journals were published by the Hudson's Bay Record Society in 1955. Early life and career Black was born in Tyrie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the oldest and only son to John Black, from the parish on Tyrie, and Mary Leith, from the parish of Bodichell. Black also had two sisters, Ann and Mary. His baptism was witnessed by George Leith and Janet Black. It is noted in the baptism record that Black was "illegitimate," though, on June 24, 1781, John Black and Mary Leith are noted in the parish marriage records in Pitsligo as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Black (state Representative)
Samuel Black was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography Black was born on July 4, 1827, in what was then part of Sangamon County, Illinois. During the American Civil War, he was a captain with the 85th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment the Union Army. Operations he took part in include the Confederate Heartland Offensive. After resigning from the Army as a result of ill health, Black began farming in Dunn County, Wisconsin. He died on February 18, 1916. Political career Black was a member of the Assembly during the 1877 session. Other positions he held include County Clerk of Dunn County, town chairman (similar to mayor) and justice of the peace. He was a Republican Republican can refer to: Political ideology * An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law. ** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains .... References External links * People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Charles Black
Samuel Charles Black was the fifth President of Washington & Jefferson College, president of Washington & Jefferson College. Black was born on September 6, 1869, at Monticello, Iowa and graduated from Parsons College. He was Washington & Jefferson College on April 18, 1919, and was inaugurated October 22, 1919. By the spring of 1920, the college had the largest enrollment in any one year during its history, increasing from the low point during the World War I years to 368 men freshmen. Black took leave of the college for summer of 1921 to marry. While on a honeymoon tour of List of areas in the United States National Park System, national parks in Colorado, he became sick and died in Denver, Colorado on July 25, 1921. He was buried in Clarinda, Iowa, the home of his parents. Bibliography * References See also * Washington & Jefferson College * President of Washington & Jefferson College 1869 births Presidents of Washington & Jefferson College 1921 deaths Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel W
Samuel ''Šəmūʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Šămūʾēl''; ar, شموئيل or صموئيل '; el, Σαμουήλ ''Samouḗl''; la, Samūēl is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to his role in the Hebrew scriptures, Samuel is mentioned in Jewish rabbinical literature, in the Christian New Testament, and in the second chapter of the Quran (although Islamic texts do not mention him by name). He is also treated in the fifth through seventh books of '' Antiquities of the Jews'', written by the Jewish scholar Josephus in the first century. He is first called "the Seer" in 1 Samuel 9:9. Biblical account Family Samuel's mother was Hannah and his father was Elkanah. Elkanah lived at Ramathaim in the district of Zuph. His geneal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Luccock Black
Samuel Luccock Black (December 22, 1859 – June 18, 1929) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Ohio who served as 32nd Mayor of Columbus, Ohio for one two-year period and was later a judge. Biography Samuel Luccock Black was born December 22, 1859 in Kimbolton, Guernsey County, Ohio. His parents were William Black and Marie Luccock. He graduated at the public schools of Cambridge, Ohio in 1878, and Ohio Wesleyan University in 1883. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1887. Black moved to Columbus, Ohio immediately after admission to the bar and set up practice with Powell, Owen, Ricketts, and Black. He continued private practice until elected a judge. He first ran for office in 1896 for Probate Judge of Franklin County, but lost to Tod B. Galloway. He ran for Mayor of Columbus and defeated Republican Emmett Tompkins in the spring of 1897. While he was mayor, the Union Station was completed, the municipal electric light plant and West Side le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Black (artist)
Sam Black, (5 June 1913 – 23 April 1997) was a Scottish artist and teacher best known both for the artworks he produced during the Second World War and for his post-war academic career in Canada. Black produced landscapes and architectural subjects in oils and watercolours but also worked in other media including welded metals. Early life Black, whose father had served in the Royal Navy, was born in Ardrossan on the west coast of Scotland. Black graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1936 and then taught art in Scottish schools. World War Two At the start of World War Two Black enlisted in the Royal Scots Fusiliers and was commissioned as an officer. He went on to become a camouflage officer, training soldiers in personal concealment and in the protection of defensive positions. Later in the war he became the first commander of a newly established Camouflage School. After seeing action in France, Belgium and Germany, Black ended the war as a major with several decorat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
