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Winstead may refer to: Places * Clay, Kentucky, briefly known as Winstead in the 19th century People * Charles Winstead (1891–1973), one of the three FBI agents who shot and killed John Dillinger * Lizz Winstead (born 1961), American comedian, radio and television personality, and blogger * Mary Elizabeth Winstead (born 1984), American actress * Nash Winstead (1925–2008), North Carolina State University assistant professor and administrator in various positions * W. Arthur Winstead (1904–1995), U.S. Representative from Mississippi * Wendy Winstead (?–1990), American veterinarian and author * Doodles Weaver (1911–1983), born Winstead Sheffield Weaver, American actor and comedian Other uses * Winstead PC, a law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas * Winstead House (other), several buildings in the United States * Winstead's, a hamburger chain based in Kansas City, Missouri See also * Wanstead Wanstead () is a town in East London, England, in the London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clay, Kentucky
Clay is a home rule-class city in Webster County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1.24K at the 2020 census. Settled in 1837, the city is named for the statesman Henry Clay. In 2022 it became a wet city after a petition put the measure on the ballot. History A post office was established in 1837 when the community was called Ashland, for Henry Clay's Lexington estate. It was renamed Clay in 1854. The city incorporated as "Claysville" in 1860, though the name was shortened to "Clay" in 1872. Geography Clay is located at . The city is concentrated around the intersection of Kentucky Route 109 and Kentucky Route 132, northwest of Providence. The city of Wheatcroft lies just to the west along KY 109. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,179 people, 485 households, and 333 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 541 housing un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Winstead
Charles Batsell "Charlie" Winstead (May 25, 1891 – August 3, 1973) was an FBI agent in the 1930s–40s, famous for being one of the agents (along with Clarence Hurt and Herman "Ed" Hollis) who shot and killed John Dillinger on July 22, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. Biography Early life Charlie Winstead was born in Sherman, Texas on May 25, 1891. Before joining the FBI he engaged in various occupations, including decorated service with the US Army in World War I, working as a deputy sheriff in several Texas jurisdictions, and just before joining the Bureau, as a law clerk in the US Attorney's office in El Paso, Texas. He joined the Bureau in July 1926. As a member of the Dallas Field Office, Winstead took part in several unsuccessful manhunts targeting outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, and played a key role in the manhunt for kidnapper George "Machine Gun" Kelly; along with Agent Gus Jones, Winstead arrested Kelly's associate Harvey Bailey in Rhome, Oklahoma, which set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizz Winstead
Lizz Winstead (born August 5, 1961) is an American comedian, radio and television personality, and blogger. A native of Minnesota, Winstead is the co-creator of ''The Daily Show'' along with Madeleine Smithberg, and served as head writer. Early life Winstead was the youngest child born into a conservative Catholic family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Career Winstead made her standup comedy debut in 1983 in Minneapolis at the Brave New Workshop. She was a national headlining comedian appearing on shows like HBO's ''Women of the Night'' and the Aspen Comedy Festival. She wrote and performed for early Comedy Central shows like ''Women Aloud'', and produced the syndicated talk series ''The Jon Stewart Show'', starring the future ''Daily Show'' host. She also created Court TV's '' Snap Judgment'' and served as the consulting producer on the pilot of ''The Man Show''. During her time at ''The Daily Show'' she helped staff the program with signature talents like Stephen Colbert, Beth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead (born November 28, 1984) is an American actress and singer. Her first significant role was that of Jessica Bennett (Passions), Jessica Bennett on the NBC soap opera ''Passions'' (1999–2000). She went on to appear in series such as ''Tru Calling'' (2004) and films including the superhero film ''Sky High (2005 film), Sky High'' (2005). She came to wider attention for her roles in the horror series ''Wolf Lake'' (2001–2002), the giant monster film ''Monster Island (2004 film), Monster Island'' (2004), the supernatural horror film ''Final Destination 3'' (2006), the slasher film ''Black Christmas (2006 film), Black Christmas'' (2006), and the exploitation horror film ''Death Proof'' (2007), the science fiction film, science fiction horror film ''The Thing (2011 film), The Thing'' (2011), the action thriller film ''Gemini Man (film), Gemini Man'' (2019), and the superhero film ''Birds of Prey (2020 film), Birds of Prey'' (2020). Further success came with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nash Winstead
Nash Nicks Winstead (June 12, 1925 - October 18, 2008) was an American academic. Early life and education He was born in Durham County, North Carolina, in 1925 and educated at North Carolina State College, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy in 1948 and a Master of Science degree in plant pathology in 1951. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, located in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1953. Career Winstead joined the N.C. State faculty as an assistant professor in 1953. In 1965, he was appointed director of the Institute of Biological Sciences and assistant director of agricultural experiment stations at N.C. State. He was then appointed as the university's assistant provost in 1967 and associate provost in 1973. In the following year, 1974, Winstead became provost and vice chancellor. Upon the resignation of Joab Thomas in 1981, Winstead served as interim chancellor until 1982. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendy Winstead
Wendy L. Winsted (September 1, 1947 – 1991) was an American folksinger and author. Marc Morrone credited Winsted with popularizing ferrets as pets in the United States in the mid-1970s. Early life and education Winsted was from Stillwater, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank Arthor Winsted and Juanita June Preston Winsted. Her mother was a schoolteacher and her father was the city manager of Ponca City, Oklahoma. He also worked in the petroleum industry. She attended Stillwater High School in Oklahoma. She was a pre-medical student at Hunter College in New York City, and working as a veterinary assistant, when she began keeping skunks and later ferrets as pets, and breeding ferrets for sale. She attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati. Musical career After high school, Winsted was a folksinger and songwriter. She was friends with Jean Ray (of Jim and Jean) and Phil Ochs in New York City. In 1971, she opened for Paul Siebel at a coffeehouse in Buffalo, and pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doodles Weaver
Winstead Sheffield Glenndenning Dixon "Doodles" Weaver (May 11, 1911 – January 17, 1983) was an American character actor, comedian, and musician. Born into a wealthy West Coast family, Weaver began his career in radio. In the late 1930s, he performed on Rudy Vallée's radio programs and '' Kraft Music Hall''. He later joined Spike Jones' City Slickers. In 1957, Weaver hosted his own NBC variety show ''The Doodles Weaver Show''. In addition to his radio work, he also recorded a number of comedy records, appeared in films and guest-starred on numerous television series from the 1950s through the 1970s. Weaver made his last onscreen appearance in 1981. Despondent over poor health, Weaver fatally shot himself in January 1983. Early life Born in Los Angeles, Weaver was one of four children born to Sylvester Laflin Weaver, a wealthy roofing contractor, and Nellie Mabel (Amabel) Dixon Weaver. His older brother was Pat Weaver, who served as the president of NBC in the 1950s. Weaver's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winstead PC
Winstead PC is a national corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, and North Carolina. The firm's more than 300 attorneys and consultants serve as legal advisors to mid-market and large businesses, providing legal services to industries including airlines, financial services, healthcare, higher education, investment management/private funds, life sciences, real estate and sports business & media. Winstead's attorneys and practices have been recognized by ''Chambers USA'', Chambers and Partners, 2021; ''Super Lawyers'', Thomson Reuters, 2021; and ''The Best Lawyers in America'', Woodward/White, Inc., 2021. Offices Winstead PC has eight offices across the United States, including Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, New York City, San Antonio ("Cradle of Freedom") , image_map = , mapsize = 220px , map_caption = Interactive map of San Antonio , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = United States , subdivision_type1= State , subdivisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
