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McSween
MacSween and McSween are surnames of Gaelic origin. People with those surnames include: *Alexander McSween (1843–1878), Canadian-American participant in the Lincoln County War of 1878 * Donald McSween (born 1964), American ice hockey player * Harold B. McSween (19262002), U.S. Representative from Louisiana. * Harry McSween (born 1945), American geologist and planetologist * John MacSween (), Scottish nobleman * John Macsween (entrepreneur) (19392006), Scottish butcher and entrepreneur * Roderick MacSween (born 1935), Scottish pathologist * Susan McSween (18451931), American rancher See also *Macsween (butcher), Scottish food company known for haggis * Clan MacQueen, a Scottish clan also known as Clan MacSween * Mac Suibhne (surname) * 5223 McSween, an asteroid named after Harry McSween * Barry MacSweeney (19482000), English poet and journalist * McSweeney (surname) * Castle Sween, a Scottish castle associated with Clan Sweeney * Sweeney (name) * Clan Sweeney (also known as Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander McSween
Alexander McSween (June 15, 1837 — July 19, 1878) was a prominent figure during the Lincoln County War of the Old West, and a central character, alongside John Tunstall, in opposing businessmen and gunmen Lawrence Murphy and James Dolan. Early life Of Scottish descent, Alexander Anderson McSween was born on June 15, 1837, in Canada, in either Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island. His widow later claimed that in his youth McSween was a Presbyterian preacher. According to Robert Utley, however, McSween's name does not appear in the records of any Presbyterian seminary or list of ministers. Afterwards McSween attended law school for one year, in St. Louis, Missouri, before moving to Kansas, then to New Mexico Territory. He married Susan Hummer on August 23, 1873, in Atchison, Kansas, and they settled in Eureka, Kansas. In 1875, the couple moved to Lincoln, New Mexico, where her husband had accepted a job as a lawyer for the mercantile company and bank of Irish Catholic immigr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry McSween
Harry "Hap" Younger McSween Jr. is Chancellor's Professor Emeritus of Planetary Geoscience at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He has published papers and popular books about meteorites and planetary exploration, and textbooks on geochemistry and cosmochemistry. Biography McSween was born September 29, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina. After finishing school he attended The Citadel, where he graduated with a B.S. in chemistry in 1967. He then pursued an M.S. in geology at the University of Georgia, where he graduated in 1969. The title of his thesis was ''"Petrological and geochemical studies in the Coronaca area, Greenwood County, South Carolina"''. He then joined the Air Force where he was a pilot flying C-141 aircraft around the world. After his military service he went on to Harvard, where he became John A. Wood's first graduate student. It was here that Edward Stolper and he came up with the idea that some meteorites might originate from Mars. After graduating wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McSweeney
McSweeney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Ailis McSweeney (born 1983), Irish sprinter specialising in the 100 metre event * Alex McSweeney, British actor who appeared on the TV show ''EastEnders'' (2003–2004) * Alf McSweeney, printer who founded the magazine ''Race Walking Record'' in 1941, and edited the magazine for 16 years * Barry McSweeney, Irish scientist and the first Chief Science Advisor to the Government of Ireland * Dave McSweeney (born 1981), English footballer, senior career began in 2000 * David McSweeney (politician) (born 1965), Investment banker who was the Republican candidate in Illinois's 8th congressional district election, 2006 * Ella McSweeney (born 1978), Irish radio and television presenter and producer * Ervin McSweeney (born 1957), New Zealand cricketer who played 16 One Day Internationals in the 1980s * James McSweeney (born 1980), English mixed martial arts fighter and former Muay Thai kickboxer * John McSweeney, know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan McSween
Susan McSween (née Hummer; December 30, 1845 – January 3, 1931) was a prominent cattlewoman of the 19th century, once called the "Cattle Queen of New Mexico", and the widow of Alexander McSween, a leading factor in the Lincoln County War, who was shot and killed by members of the Murphy-Dolan faction. Early life, Lincoln County War Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, from a German Baptist (Dunkard) background, she left home at an early age after her mother had died and her father remarried. She married Alexander McSween on August 23, 1873 in Atchison, Kansas and they settled in Eureka, Kansas. In 1875, the couple moved to Lincoln, New Mexico, where her husband had accepted a job with the company of Lawrence Murphy. Working alongside James Dolan, McSween soon lost his desire to work for the company, and had by that time become friends with John Tunstall, a wealthy English rancher. Through Tunstall, the couple met John Chisum, and by 1877 the three men had established a riva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald McSween
Donald Kennedy McSween (born June 9, 1964) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for two clubs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Playing career A defenseman known for his adept puck-handling skills as well as his quick mobility, McSween, a two-time All American, was successful during his college career at Michigan State University, leading the team to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey National Championship in 1986. He was quite successful while playing in the minor league. Following his impressive college career, McSween went on to play for the Buffalo Sabres (NHL). He was selected 84th in the 1983 NHL Draft, with a height of 5'11" a weight of 197 lb, and shooting left. After this stint, he played for the Rochester Americans ( AHL), and the San Diego Gulls ( IHL). In fact, McSween continues to hold American records for points scored by a defenseman in a career: 215 goals. In 1989–90 McSween was selected as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac Suibhne
The Gaelic surname Mac Suibhne is a patronymic form of '' Suibhne'' and means "son of ''Suibhne''". The personal name ''Suibhne'' means "pleasant". Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016a) p. 1804; Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016b) p. 2604. Anglicised forms of ''Mac Suibhne'' include: ''McSeveney'', Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016a) p. 1806; Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016b) p. 2604. ''McSeveny'', ''McSween'', ''McSweeney'', ''McSweeny'', ''McSwiney'', Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016a) p. 1808; Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016b) p. 2604. ''Sweaney'', Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016b) p. 2604. ''Sween'', '' Sweeney'', ''Sweenie'', '' Sweeny'', ''Sweney'', ''Swiney'', ''Swinney'', A lenited variant form of ''Mac Suibhne'' is ''Mac Shuibhne''. Anglicised forms of the latter Gaelic name include: (possibly) '' Mawhinney'', Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016a) p. 1726. '' McQueen'', Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016a) p. 1804. '' McQueeney'', ''McQueenie'', (possibly) '' McWhinney'', ''Queen'', Hanks; Coates; McClure (2016a) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan Sweeney
Clan Sweeney is an Irish clan of Scottish origin. The Mac Suibhne family did not permanently settle in Ireland before the beginning of the 14th century, when they became Gallowglass soldiers for the Ua Domnaill dynasty of Tír Chonaill. The clan also claims an Irish descent from a prince of the Uí Néill dynasty, Ánrothán Ua Néill, son of Áed, son of Flaithbertach Ua Néill, King of Ailech and Cenél nEógain, died 1036. Through this descent the clan can claim a descent from Niall Noigíallach (''Niall of the Nine Hostages''). Origins '' Leabhar Clainne Suibhne'' states that after Áed's death, although his older brother Domnall was the rightful heir, Ánrothán was chosen instead to be king. Ánrothán then gave up the kingship to his brother and made for Argyll, Scotland where he married a daughter of the King of Scotland. Ánrothán's great-grandson was Suibhne, from whom the clan derived its name. The history from ''Leabhar Clainne Suibhne'' may be a fabrication ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry MacSweeney
Barry MacSweeney (17 July 1948 – 9 May 2000) was an English poet and journalist. His organizing work contributed to the British Poetry Revival. Life and work 1960s Barry MacSweeney was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. He left school aged 16, and began working as a journalist at the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, where he shared an office with the poet Basil Bunting. He began attending readings at the Morden Tower series, run by Connie and Tom Pickard, and took an active part in the thriving arts scene in mid-1960s Newcastle. Visitors to the Tower included American poets Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, and Edward Dorn, as well as poets from across Britain. At a reading in 1965, MacSweeney met Andrew Crozier, who would include him in the first issue of '' The English Intelligencer.'' Through the ''Intelligencer'', MacSweeney got to know J.H. Prynne, John James, Peter Riley, and others associated with the "Cambridge School". With Prynne, MacSweeney organised the Sparty Lea Poetry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan MacQueen
Clan Macqueen is a Highland Scottish clan and a member of the Chattan Confederation.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. Page 426. The clan does not currently have a chief and is therefore considered an armigerous clan. History Origins The name MacQueen is sometimes also given as ''MacSween'' which means ''son of Sweyn''. The MacQueens are allegedly of the same descent as the Clan Donald, having kinship with the High Kings of Ireland. The MacQueens are said to have provided a guard for a daughter of the chief of Clan MacDonald of Clanranald, who married a chief of the Clan Mackintosh. The Mackintosh clan were also chiefs of the Chattan Confederation and so the MacQueens settled around Findhorn and became part of the confederation of Clan Chattan. The Clan MacQueen was then known as the ''Clan Revan''. The chiefs bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweeney (name)
Sweeney is a surname that is of Ireland, Irish origin, derived from the Goidelic languages, Gaelic ''Mac Suibhne'' meaning "son of ''Suibhne''".. For the surnames ''McQueen'', ''Swain'', ''Sweeney'', this website cited: . The Gaelic personal name ''Suibne (other), Suibhne'' was originally a byname meaning "pleasant" or "well-disposed" and is associated with Clan Sweeney.name="ancestry">. For the surnames ''McQueen'', ''Swain'', ''Sweeney'', this website cited: . In the United States, the surname ''Sweeney'' can also be an Americanization of the French language, French surname ''Choinière''. This French surname is derived from ''choin'', meaning white, and probably originated as an occupational name for a baker.. For the surnames ''Choiniere'' and ''Sweeney'', this website cited: . People with the surname * A. William Sweeney (1920–2003), Ohio Supreme court, Supreme Court justice * Alison Sweeney (born 1976), American television actress * Anne Sweeney (born 1957), Co-cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castle Sween
Castle Sween, also known as Caisteal Suibhne, and Caistéal Suibhne, is located on the eastern shore of Loch Sween, in Knapdale, south of the forestry village of Achnamara on the west coast of Argyll, Scotland. Castle Sween is thought to be one of the earliest stone castles built in Scotland, having been built in the late 11th century. The castle's towers were later additions to wooden structures which have since vanished. History Castle Sween is the oldest stone castle in Scotland, built in the late 11th century by Suibhne, son of Hugh Anrahan, brother of the king of Ulster and High King of Ireland, from whom it takes its name Suibhne. Ewart; Triscott; Holmes et al. (1996) p. 518; MacPhee, Kathleen, ''Somerled, Hammer of the Norse'' (2004), p. 67. As late as the thirteenth century, the MacSweens possessed the surrounding lands of Knapdale. However, by the second half of the century, these territories passed into the hands of the Stewart/Menteith family. In 1310, Edwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaels
The Gaels ( ; ; ; ) are an Insular Celts, Insular Celtic ethnolinguistic group native to Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. They are associated with the Goidelic languages, Gaelic languages: a branch of the Celtic languages comprising Irish language, Irish, Manx language, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic. Gaelic language and culture originated in Gaelic Ireland, Ireland, extending to Dál Riata in western Scotland in the Middle Ages, Scotland. In antiquity, the Gaels Hiberno-Roman relations, traded with the Roman Empire and also End of Roman rule in Britain, raided Roman Britain. In the Middle Ages, Gaelic culture became dominant throughout the rest of Scotland and the Isle of Man. There was also some Gaelic settlement Wales in the Roman era#Irish settlement, in Wales, as well as cultural influence through Celtic Christianity. In the Viking Age, small numbers of Early Scandinavian Dublin, Vikings raided and settled in Gaelic lands, becoming the Norse-Gaels. In the 9th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
