American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a Minnesota politician, the youngest Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives in state

Was a Minnesota politician, the youngest Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives in state history, and the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He was born in New Brighton, Connecticut in 1833. He died in Chicago, Illinois in 1895.

(born February 18, 1939 in Granite City, Illinois) is a former shortstop, coach and general manager

(born February 18, 1939 in Granite City, Illinois) is a former shortstop, coach and general manager in Major League Baseball.

Was an American graphic artist, noted for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation

Was an American graphic artist, noted for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th Century.

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He has a brother in law named Ralph

Is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He has a brother in law named Ralph Dallas who is employed as a telemarketer at the Lawyers Group in Stamford, Ct..

Was a Canadian sculptor and painter, a major Quebec artist.

Was a Canadian sculptor and painter, a major Quebec artist.

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. H

Is a former Bermudian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He played one first-class match for Bermuda, against New Zealand in 1972, scoring a half-century in Bermuda's second innings, the highest score for Bermuda in the match. This remained the only first-class half-century for Bermuda until 2004.

Currently the Joy and Jack Fishman Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Chromatin Biology at The

Currently the Joy and Jack Fishman Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Chromatin Biology at The Rockefeller University in New York City, United States.In pursuit of understanding the DNA-histone protein complex and the intricate system which allows for gene activation, the Allis lab focuses on chromatin signaling via histone modifications - acetylation, methylation and phosphorylation.He was not the first one to recognize histone acetyltransferase activity (Cano, A. & Pestana, A. Purification and properties of a histone acetyltransferase from Artemia salina, highly efficient with H1 histone. Eur. J. Biochem. 97, 65–72 (1979)), but he sparked renewed interest in chromatin function. Histone acetylation as well as other modifications (methylation, phosphorilation,

Is a American engineer who flew on three Space Shuttle missions in 1984 and 1985 as a Payload Specia

Is a American engineer who flew on three Space Shuttle missions in 1984 and 1985 as a Payload Specialist for the McDonnell Douglas Corporation.While never an employee of NASA, he has been extensively involved in payload preparation and on-pad processing s

Was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1993. He was elected in the 1988 federal

Was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1993. He was elected in the 1988 federal election at the Montmorency—Orléans electoral district for the Progressive Conservative party. He served in the 34th Canadian Parliament after which he was defeated by Bloc Québécois candidate Michel Guimond in the 1993 federal election when the riding was renamed to Beauport—Montmorency—Orléans.

Was an American watercolorist who turned to oils late in his career, developing a style of painting

Was an American watercolorist who turned to oils late in his career, developing a style of painting known as Precisionism.Search the history of American art," wrote Ken Johnson in the New York Times, "and you will discover few watercolors more beautiful than those of Charles Demuth. Combining exacting botanical observation and loosely Cubist abstraction, his watercolors of flowers, fruit and vegetables have a magical liveliness and an almost shocking sensuousness."Demuth was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The home he shared with his mother is now a museum of his work. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall Academy before studying at Drexel University and at Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. While he was a student at PAFA, he met William Carlos Williams at his boarding house. The two were fast friends and remained close for the rest of their lives.

(born May 23, 1965 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball w

(born May 23, 1965 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1988-1989, 1998-1999), Philadelphia Phillies (1989-1991, 1995), New York Yankees (1992, 1996-1997), Colorado Rockies (1993-1994), Pittsburgh Pirates (1996), San Francisco Giants (1998-1999), Milwaukee Brewers (2000) and Houston Astros (2001). He batted and thr

(January 26, 1900 - August 4, 1980) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 1",

(January 26, 1900 - August 4, 1980) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 1", 195 lb., he batted and threw left-handed.

Was an English-born farmer, merchant, judge and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented We

Was an English-born farmer, merchant, judge and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Westmorland in the 1st New Brunswick Legislative Assembly.

Was a lawyer and U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He was the uncle of John Edward Bouligny.He was electe

Was a lawyer and U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He was the uncle of John Edward Bouligny.He was elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry Johnson and served from November 19, 1824, to March 3, 1829. He served

Is an American astronaut with NASA and a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army. He served as a pilot in the arme

Is an American astronaut with NASA and a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army. He served as a pilot in the armed forces. As a member of the armed forces Gemar received numerous awards and honors including a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal,

Was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions

Was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions. After graduating from Elon College, Kernodle started wrestling in 1973 in the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions. At first, he (now kn

Was an American invertebrate paleontologist. He became known for his discovery in 1909 of well-prese

Was an American invertebrate paleontologist. He became known for his discovery in 1909 of well-preserved fossils in the Burgess shale formation of British Columbia, Canada.Walcott began his professional paleontology career by discovering new localities, such as the Walcott-Rust Quarry in upstate New York and the Georgia Plane trilobite beds in Vermont and selling specimens to Yale University.In 1876, he became the assistant to James Hall, State Geologist of New York. He became a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1985 to 1991. He play

Is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1985 to 1991. He played for the Tokyo Giants in 1992, and returned to the Chicago White Sox in 1993. Cary was drafted in the 7th round of the 1981 amateur draft out of the University of California Berkeley]; where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity and graduated in 1988. Cary pitched in the 1980 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska where he defeated the St. Johns Redmen. He was also slated for the win against University of Arizona two nights later, but received a no decision when the Bears lost in the ninth inning.

Is a former American football safety for the National Football League's Green Bay Packers (1988-1992

Is a former American football safety for the National Football League's Green Bay Packers (1988-1992), Phoenix Cardinals (1993), and Houston Oilers (1995). Cecil was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1992.

Haas was a two-time Big East Champion at Seton Hall University, and, after graduation, he became a s

Haas was a two-time Big East Champion at Seton Hall University, and, after graduation, he became a stockbroker with Goldman Sachs.[2] However, he had always wanted to wrestle, and eventually began to work on the independent circuit.Haas regularly teamed w

Was an Assistant United States Attorney and a member of the New York State Assembly (1885–1887). H

Was an Assistant United States Attorney and a member of the New York State Assembly (1885–1887). He was the grandfather and great-grandfather of Massachusetts politicians Charles D. Baker (born 1928) and Charles D. Baker, Jr. (born 1956), respectively.He

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard from the University of Washington,

Is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard from the University of Washington, Dudley played six seasons (1972-1973; 1974-1979) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Bulls. He averaged 5.3 points per game and won an NBA Championship with Golden State in 1975.

(born October 1, 1967 in Port Arthur, Texas), is a former professional baseball player who pitched i

(born October 1, 1967 in Port Arthur, Texas), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1989-2001.

(born October 7, 1921, in Parlier, CA) was the longtime pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

(born October 7, 1921, in Parlier, CA) was the longtime pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6' 8" forward, he played high school basketball at McMinnv

Is a retired American basketball player.A 6' 8" forward, he played high school basketball at McMinnville High School and college basketball for Oregon State from 1981 to 1984. As a freshman, Sitton was a member of the last Oregon State team to achieve a number 1 ranking in 1981. He was a two-time All-American and three-time All-Pac-10 selection, and was chosen as Oregon State's MVP in 1983. In Sitton's four years at Oregon State, the Beavers were 93-25 and appeared in the NCAA tournament three times and the NIT once. Sitton remains the 5th leading scorer in Oregon State history with 1,561 points, and is 4th in field goal percentage at .575.