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Bob Henry (Kansas Politician)
Robert or Rob Henry may refer to: Politicians *Robert Pryor Henry (1788–1826), American politician, U.S. representative from Kentucky * Robert Henry (Canadian politician) (1845–1918), Ontario legislator in House of Commons * Robert L. Henry (1864–1931), American politician, U.S. representative from Texas *Robert Kirkland Henry (1890–1946), American politician, U.S. representative from Wisconsin * Robert C. Henry (1921–1981), American politician from Springfield, Ohio, first African-American city mayor *Robert Harlan Henry (born 1953), American judge, politician, and president of Oklahoma City University Sportspeople *Robert Henry (bowls) (1889/90–1954), New Zealand lawn bowls player *Robert Henry (speedway rider) (born 1954), English motorcyclist and team manager * Rob Henry (American football) (born 1990), American safety and quarterback * Bob Henry (shot putter) (born 1936), American shot putter, 1957 and 1958 All-American for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Pryor Henry
Robert Pryor Henry (November 24, 1788 – August 25, 1826) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Born in Henrys Mills, Kentucky (then a part of Virginia), Henry pursued classical studies and was graduated from Transylvania College, Lexington, Kentucky. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1809 and commenced practice in Georgetown, Kentucky. He owned slaves. He served as prosecuting attorney in 1819. He served in the War of 1812. He moved to Hopkinsville in 1817. Henry was elected as a Jackson Republican to the Eighteenth Congress and reelected as a Jacksonian candidate to the Nineteenth Congress and served from March 4, 1823, until his death in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, August 25, 1826. His brother John Flournoy Henry took over his seat until the next election in 1827. He was interred in Pioneer Cemetery in Hopkinsville. See also *List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899) The following is a list of United States United States Sena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Henry (shot Putter)
Robert or Rob Henry may refer to: Politicians *Robert Pryor Henry (1788–1826), American politician, U.S. representative from Kentucky * Robert Henry (Canadian politician) (1845–1918), Ontario legislator in House of Commons * Robert L. Henry (1864–1931), American politician, U.S. representative from Texas *Robert Kirkland Henry (1890–1946), American politician, U.S. representative from Wisconsin * Robert C. Henry (1921–1981), American politician from Springfield, Ohio, first African-American city mayor *Robert Harlan Henry (born 1953), American judge, politician, and president of Oklahoma City University Sportspeople *Robert Henry (bowls) (1889/90–1954), New Zealand lawn bowls player *Robert Henry (speedway rider) (born 1954), English motorcyclist and team manager * Rob Henry (American football) (born 1990), American safety and quarterback * Bob Henry (shot putter) (born 1936), American shot putter, 1957 and 1958 All-American for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gas House Gang (quartet)
Gas House Gang was a barbershop quartet that won the 1993 SPEBSQSA International Quartet Competition. They began singing together as a group in 1987 in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the Central States District Competition in 1988 on their first attempt, they steadily advanced in the International Competition, ultimately winning the 1993 International Quartet Championship in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Performances The Gas House Gang toured the United States and they performed in all fifty states in the U.S. They also sang extensively in Canada and performed around the world, singing in 15 countries. Major highlights included: * Singing on a PBS special with Marquis (quartet), "Voices in Harmony" * NPR's "At the Creation" * NBC's Today (American TV program), Today Show * BBC Radio * Singing at Carnegie Hall three times * Singing on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry * Professional productions of The Music Man with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at The Muny * Cruise ship perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert 'Buzz' Henry
Robert Dee Henry (September 4, 1931 – September 30, 1971) was an American actor and stuntman. He starred in the 1946 serial film ''Hop Harrigan'', in which he played Jackie Nolan. Life and career Henry was born in Colorado, where his mother ran an equestrian facility and taught him to ride. He began his career in 1933 as a child actor in the film ''Little Women''. He acted in Hollywood, California under the stage name Buzzy Henry. Henry also took part in rodeos and performed in vaudeville. He starred and co-starred in films such as ''Danny Boy'', '' Ranger Courage'', '' Calling Wild Bill Elliott'', ''Western Frontier'', ''Hop Harrigan'', '' The Unknown Ranger'', '' Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto'', '' Trail to Gunsight'', ''Law of the Canyon'', '' Rio Grande Ranger'', '' Mr. Celebrity'', '' The Great Mike'', '' Wild Beauty'', ''Son of the Guardsman'' and ''Buzzy Rides the Range''. Henry doubled for the actor James Coburn in the films ''Our Man Flint'' and ''In Like Flint''. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Selph Henry
Colonel Robert Selph Henry (October 20, 1889 – August 19, 1970) was an American lawyer, railroad executive and historian. He was an executive of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway from 1921 to 1934, and the vice president of the Association of American Railroads from 1934 to 1958. He was the author of several books about the history of the Southern United States, including the American Civil War and the Mexican–American War, as well as railroads. He was the 1957 president of the Southern Historical Association. A veteran of World War I, he was a reservist until his 1952 retirement as a colonel. Early life Robert Selph Henry was born on October 20, 1889, in Clifton, Tennessee. He graduated from Vanderbilt University, where he earned an L.L.B. in 1910 and a BA in 1911. During World War I, he served as a Captain of Field Artillery in the United States Army. Career Henry started his career as a journalist in Nashville from 1907 to 1913. He was a secretary to Tennesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert T
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown, godlike" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin.Reaney & Wilson, 1997. ''Dictionary of English Surnames''. Oxford University Press. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe, the name entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Henry (minister)
Robert Henry FRSE FSA (Scot) (18 February 1718 – 24 November 1790) was a Scottish minister and historian. Life He was born on 18 February 1718, the son of Jean Galloway and James Henry, a farmer at Muirton Farm near St. Ninians, Stirlingshire. Henry was educated at St Ninian's Parish School then Stirling Grammar School. He then studied at the University of Edinburgh. After teaching at Annan Grammar School, he entered the Church of Scotland, being licensed by the Presbytery of Annan in 1746, but not finding a patron. He was finally ordained in 1748, just over the Scottish border in Carlisle, and translated in 1760 to Berwick-upon-Tweed, still just over the Scottish border (the rules on patronage were different in England). In May 1768 he finally got a position in Scotland: as minister at New Greyfriars in Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh granted him an honorary doctorate (DD) in July 1770. At this time he lived at Bristo Street, just south of Greyfriars Church.E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota Golden Gophers Track And Field
The Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team is the track and field program that represents University of Minnesota. The Golden Gophers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The team is based in St. Paul, Minnesota at the University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium. The program is coached by Matt Bingle. The track and field program officially encompasses four teams because the NCAA considers men's and women's indoor track and field and outdoor track and field as separate sports. Discus thrower Fortune Gordien has won the most NCAA titles of any Golden Gopher athlete, with three from 1946 to 1948. Minnesota won its only national team title at the men's 1948 NCAA track and field championships. Postseason AIAW The Golden Gophers have had 5 AIAW All-Americans finishing in the top six at the AIAW indoor or outdoor championships. NCAA , a total of 114 men and 37 women have achieved individual first-team All-America The All-America des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Henry (American Football)
Robert Wayne Henry, III (born January 26, 1990) is a former American football player. He previously played quarterback and safety for the Purdue Boilermakers. Henry attended Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, Florida, where he played both football and baseball, and competed in track & field. Henry led Trinity Catholic to two conference championships and a runner-up in the 2B State Championship game. He ended his high school football career with over 4,300 total yards and 39 touchdowns. After his senior season, he moved on to Purdue University where he redshirted in 2009. In his first collegiate appearance, Henry ran for 16-yards against Notre Dame. He would later assume the starting quarterback position after an injury to Robert Marve. His first career start was against Northwestern, which saw him lead the Boilermakers to a 20–17 win on the road led by his career high, 132 yards rushing. Henry went on to start 5 games for the season, with a 3-game set back, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Henry (Canadian Politician)
Robert Henry (November 30, 1845 – January 30, 1918) was a Scottish-born grocer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Brant South in the House of Commons of Canada in 1896 as a Conservative. Henry was also mayor of Brantford in 1878, 1879 and 1887. He was born in Perthshire and came to Brantford with his family in 1853. He first worked in a stationary and news store before being employed in the grocery trade. He became manager and then partner in the grocery firm of Alfred Watts. The company also operated the Brantford Soap Works. Henry was first elected to Brantford city council in 1876. He married Caroline Philip in 1879. His election to the House of Commons in 1896 was overturned and he was defeated by Charles Bernhard Heyd in the 1897 by-election which followed and in the 1900 general election. Henry moved to Detroit in 1902 and then later moved to Windsor Windsor may refer to: Places *Detroit–Windsor, Michigan-Ontario, USA-Canada, North America; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Henry (speedway Rider)
Robert Frank Henry (born 28 June 1954) is a former motorcycle speedway rider from England, who rode for Mildenhall Fen Tigers for eleven seasons, later going on to manage the team. Biography Born in Exeter, Henry's first speedway races were in second-half events at Exeter Falcons in 1974.Oakes, Peter & Mauger, Ivan (1976) ''Who's Who of World Speedway'', Studio Publications, , p. 59 In 1975, he moved on to Mildenhall Fen Tigers, and won the Suffolk Junior Open Championship. In 1976 he broke into the Mildenhall team and scored solidly, averaging close to five points per match, with one full maximum score. By 1979 he was established as one of Mildenhall's top riders, averaging close to nine points per match, and maintained consistently high scores for the team until his retirement in 1986. He was part of Mildenhall's National League winning team of 1979. During his career he also had a spell in the top flight British League, with Leicester Lions for whom he rode in nineteen matche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Henry (bowls)
Robert Henry ( – 21 September 1954) was a New Zealand lawn bowls player. At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland he won the gold medal in the men's pair alongside Phil Exelby. The pair, with Henry playing lead, won all three of their round-robin matches to take the title. Henry arrived in New Zealand in about 1910. He was a police sergeant in Christchurch Christchurch (; ) is the largest city in the South Island and the List of cities in New Zealand, second-largest city by urban area population in New Zealand. Christchurch has an urban population of , and a metropolitan population of over hal ..., and a member of the Sydenham Bowling Club in that city. He died in Christchurch on 21 September 1954, and was buried at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery. References Year of birth missing 1954 deaths New Zealand male bowls players Sportspeople from Christchurch Commonwealth Games gold medallists for New Zealand Bowls players at the 1950 British Empire Games New Zealand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
