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Thacher Brook
Thacher may refer to: People *Ebby Thacher (1896–1966), early member of the sobriety movement that later became Alcoholics Anonymous * George Thacher (1817–1878), an American academic *James Thacher (1754–1844), an American physician *Jeff Thacher (born 1967), an American musician **James Kingsley Thacher (1847–1891), his son, an American professor of medicine *John Boyd Thacher (1847–1909), mayor of Albany, New York, like his father George Thacher ** John Boyd Thacher II, his nephew, mayor of Albany, New York * Nicholas G. Thacher (1915–2002), an American diplomat *Peter Thacher (1752–1802), a n American congregationalist minister *Russell Thacher (c. 1919 – 1990), an American author and film producer * Ryan Thacher (born 1989), an American tennis player *Samuel Cooper Thacher (1785–1818), an American clergyman and librarian *Solon O. Thacher (1830-1895), American politician, judge, and lawyer *Thomas Thacher (minister) (1620–1678), English clergyman and settl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebby Thacher
Edwin Throckmorton Thacher (29 April 1896 – 21 March 1966) (commonly known as Ebby Thacher or Ebby T.) was an old drinking friend and later the sponsor of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. He is credited with introducing Wilson to the initial principles that AA would soon develop, such as "one alcoholic talking to another," and the Jungian thesis which was passed along to Rowland Hazard and, in turn, to Thacher that alcoholics could recover by a "genuine conversion". Alcoholism Thacher was a school friend of Wilson, and battled his whole life with alcoholism, frequently landing in mental hospitals or jail. After one bender, three members of The Oxford Group, Rowland Hazard, F. Shepard Cornell, and Cebra Graves, convinced the court to parole Thacher into their custody. Hazard taught Thacher the Oxford Group principles and the idea that a conversion was needed between patients. Hazard lodged him in the Calvary Rescue Mission, operated by the Calvary Episcopal Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Thacher
Thomas Thacher (May 3, 1850 – July 30, 1919) was an American lawyer. Life Thomas Thacher was born in New Haven, Connecticut on May 3, 1850. He was a descendant of the Rev. Peter Thacher, the rector of St. Edmonds, Salisbury, England; and of his son, Thomas Thacher, who came to America in 1635, settled in Salem, Massachusetts, and later became the first minister of the Old South Church in Boston. His father, Thomas Anthony Thacher, LL D. (Yale BA 1835), was professor of Latin at Yale College from 1842 to 1886, and his mother, Elizabeth (Day) Thacher, was the daughter of Jeremiah Day (Yale BA 1795), president of Yale from 1817 to 1846, and Olivia (Jones) Day. On his mother's side he traced his ancestry to Robert Day, who emigrated from Ipswich, England in 1634, settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in a few years removed to Connecticut and helped to found Hartford. Thomas Thacher prepared for college at the Hopkins Grammar School before attending Yale University. He receiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is an international white shoe law firm headquartered in New York City. The firm specializes in litigation and corporate practices, particularly mergers and acquisitions, with over 1,000 attorneys in 11 offices worldwide. History John W. Simpson, Thomas Thacher and William M. Barnum organized the firm as "Simpson, Thacher & Barnum" on January 1, 1884, with offices at 9 Pine Street. The three were formerly law clerks at the old-line firm Alexander & Green. The first associate salary was ten dollars, and the first retainer fee was fifty dollars. In 1889, the name was changed to "Reed Simpson Thacher & Barnum" when former U.S. House Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed joined the firm. Reed died in 1902, and the name was soon changed to Simpson Thacher Barnum & Bartlett. The final change came in 1904 when it was amended to its current name of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. From its original location at 9 Pine Street, the firm has operated at many offices throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thatcher (other)
Thatcher most commonly refers to: * Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013), former prime minister of the United Kingdom * A professional who installs thatch as a roofing material, i.e. by means of thatching Thatcher may also refer to: People * Thatcher baronets, a baronetcy created for Denis Thatcher, the husband of Margaret Thatcher Surname * America Iglesias Thatcher (1907–1989), Puerto-Rican labor activist * Ben Thatcher (born 1975), retired Welsh footballer * Betty Thatcher (1944–2011), English writer and lyricist * Carol Thatcher (born 1953), daughter of Margaret Thatcher * Colin Thatcher (born 1938), former Saskatchewan cabinet minister and convicted murderer * Denis Thatcher (1915–2003), husband of Margaret Thatcher * Eva Thatcher (1862–1942), American film actress * Frank Thatcher, Dean of St George's Cathedral, Georgetown, Guyana * Frederick Thatcher (1814–1890), English and New Zealand architect and clergyman * George Thatcher (1754–1824), American lawyer * Heat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thacker (other)
Thacker may refer to: People ''Thacker'' is an occupational surname, originally denoting a “thatcher”. Notable people with this surname include: * Angela Thacker (born 1964), American long jumper *Blaine Thacker (1941–2020), Member of Canadian Parliament * Brian Thacker (born 1945), American army officer; recipient of the Medal of Honor for action during the Vietnam war *Cathy Gillen Thacker (contemporary), American author of romance novels * Charles M. Thacker (1866–1918), Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court *Charles P. Thacker (1943–2017), American computer pioneer * David Thacker (born 1950), English award-winning theatre director *D. D. Thacker (1884–1961), Indian coal miner and philanthropist * Edwin Thacker (1913–1974), South African athlete * Eugene Thacker, American philosopher * Frank Thacker (1876–1949), English footballer * Gail Thacker (contemporary), avant-garde photographer and theater manager *Harry Thacker, (born 1994), English rugby union footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thacher School
The Thacher School is an elite private co-educational boarding school in Ojai, California. Founded in 1889 as a boys' school, it is now the oldest co-educational boarding school in California. Girls were first admitted in 1977. The first co-ed graduating class was the class of 1978. Notable programs All students are required to ride and care for a horse during their first year. An annual gymkhana event gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their horsemanship in competition with each other. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to take weekend camping trips into the local mountains. And each fall and spring the whole school breaks into small groups for week-long trips that may include backpacking, rock climbing, cycling, sailing, horse camping, canyoneering, backcountry skiing and kayaking. There is also horseback riding. On November 8, 2004, the ''San Jose Mercury News'' reported that the school received its largest alumni donation ever from Owen Jameson. The $10 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thacher River
The Ten Mile River is a river within the U.S. states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It flows approximately and drains a watershed of . The North Attleborough National Fish Hatchery is located in its upper reaches, and the river offers stocked trout fishing in the spring. The Ten Mile River was badly polluted in the mid 1900s but has subsequently been remediated. Although there are still issues with metals and sediments in the water, the river and nearly all its tributaries are now designated as Class B waters (fishable, swimmable). Course The river be ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thacher Island
Thacher Island is a small island off Cape Ann on the Massachusetts coast in the United States. It is a part of the Town of Rockport. It was a place where some naval confrontations, both minor and major, took place, which helped secure a victory for the colonists. History The island is named for Anthony Thacher and his wife, who survived the sinking of the barque ''Watch and Wait'' in the Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 by reaching it. It's located in perilous waters, where there have been many shipwrecks. With the large number of shipwrecks around this area, there was a petition sent from sea captains to erect a light on the island. On April 22, 1771, the provincial government authorized construction of two lighthouses on the island. The lights went on December 21, 1771. Babson, p. 11 Although these lights were valuable assistance for the fishermen and sailors of the sea, there was a strong feeling among the townspeople that the lighthouse was helping the British fleet more t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thatcher, Nebraska
Thatcher (also Thacher) is an unincorporated community. It is located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States.Zip code: 69201 History Thatcher had a post office from 1884 until 1889. The community was named for James M. Thatcher ofFort Niobrara
Fort Niobrara (1880–1906) was a military post located in north central Nebraska.
History summary for Fort Niobrara
Constructed along the Niobrara River after the Great Sioux War of 1876, it was part of a military strategy to surround an ... .
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Thacher, Ohio
Thacher is an unincorporated community in Pickaway County, Ohio, Pickaway County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. History A former variant name was Thatcher. A post office called Thatcher was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1902. Thatcher was the name of a local blacksmith. References Unincorporated communities in Pickaway County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{PickawayCountyOH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Thacher
William Thacher (1866–1953) was an American tennis player. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Thacher was a champion at Yale and semi finalist in the 1886 National Intercollegiate singles. Thacher was very well travelled and played several sports recreationally. Thacher also took an active part in his local church. While headmaster at the Thacher school (started by his brother) in Ojai, California, William built new tennis courts at the school and helped the game to thrive. On his sole appearance in the U. S. Championships in 1887, Thacher beat Godfrey Brinley Godfrey Malbone Brinley (November 22, 1864 – May 6, 1939) was a tennis player from the United States, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He was a boy when tennis was first introduced to New Jersey and he took to the game quickly. At St. Paul’s ... before losing to Howard Taylor in the semifinals. References 1866 births 1953 deaths 19th-century male tennis players American male tennis players Tennis peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
