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Dewar Creek
Dewar may refer to: *Clan Dewar *Dewar (caste), a fishing caste from India *Vacuum flask (also known as a Dewar Flask, Dewar flask), a vacuum-insulated container used to maintain internal temperature for extended periods, named for British chemist James Dewar ** Cryogenic storage dewar, a specialized vacuum flask for extremely cold fluids *Dewar benzene, an isomer of benzene named for James Dewar *Dewar's, makers of a blended Scotch whisky, named for John Dewar, Sr., John Dewar and sons Other uses: People *Arthur Dewar, Lord Dewar (1860–1917), Scottish politician and judge. *Arthur Dewar (cricketer) (1934–2020), Scottish cricketer *Connor Dewar (born 1999), Canadian ice hockey player *Donald Dewar (Rt. Hon. Donald Campbell Dewar, 1937–2000), former Scottish politician and the first First Minister of Scotland *Douglas Dewar (1875–1957), British ornithologist and critic of the theory of evolution *Geordie Dewar (1867-1915), Scottish football player *George Dewar (disambiguati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan Dewar
Clan Dewar is a Scottish clan.Way, George and Squire, Romily. ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 118 - 119. History Origins of the clan Traditional origins As with many Scottish clans a legend exists to demonstrate physical prowess. There is a tradition that a savage wolf was terrorising the district around Heriot and a reward was offered to the man who would despatch the beast. Dewar is said to have achieved this and received his bounty. However it is not known if the lands of Dewar are named after the surname or if the surname is taken from the lands. Recorded origins The earliest record of an organised family by the name of Dewar is in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where Thomas and Piers de Deware appear swearing fealty to Edward I of England. Lord Borthwick granted a charter for the lands of Dewar to William Dewar in 1474. This Dewar fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |