American Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.Lyle was born in Arran-Elder

Was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.Lyle was born in Arran-Elderslie, Ontario. In 1904 he was member of the Shamrock Lacrosse Team which won the gold medal in the lacrosse tournament.

Was a professional boxer in the lightweight (135lb) division. Kenty had a stellar amateur career, wi

Was a professional boxer in the lightweight (135lb) division. Kenty had a stellar amateur career, winning the National AAU Lightweight championship in 1974 and 1975.

Was an American boxer who was active during the 1930s and 1940s. Booker was one of the famous "Murde

Was an American boxer who was active during the 1930s and 1940s. Booker was one of the famous "Murderers Row" group of black boxers, along with the likes of Charley Burley, Holman Williams and Jack Chase, avoided by other elite fighters of the era because

Is currently a Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Chittenden senate dis

Is currently a Democratic member of the Vermont State Senate, representing the Chittenden senate district.Hinda Miller was first elected to the Vermont State Senate in 2002 and continues in that office. She finished second in the 2006 Burlington, Vermont

Was a Quebec ship builder and political figure.He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower C

Was a Quebec ship builder and political figure.He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for the Lower Town of Quebec in 1834, serving until 1838, when the constitution was suspended following the Lower Canada Rebellion. Dubord had built four ships by 1845, then built 23 more by 1855 and built 25 between 1856 and 1869, when he gave up ship building. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for the city of Quebec in 1851; he did not run in 1854 and was elected again in 1858. His election was declared invalid in 1860 and he was defeated by Pierre-Gabriel Huot in the by-election that followed.

Was an American merchant and Republican politician from Pittsfield, New Hampshire. Born in 1837 in B

Was an American merchant and Republican politician from Pittsfield, New Hampshire. Born in 1837 in Barnstead, New Hampshire, he served New Hampshire in the state's House of Representatives, as a member of the Governor's Council, and as governor.

Was an American politician, lawyer, educator and jurist from Georgia. He served on the Supreme Court

Was an American politician, lawyer, educator and jurist from Georgia. He served on the Supreme Court of Georgia (1846-1853) and represented Georgia in the U.S. Congress (1855-1857). He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on two occasions: fi

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He studied law in Albany, New York. He was admitted to the

Was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He studied law in Albany, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1856 and commenced practice at Juneau, Wisconsin. He served as prosecuting attorney of Jefferson County, Wisconsin in 1861 and 1862. He served as as

Was an American geneticist and noted columnist. Born in China to missionary parents, he attended col

Was an American geneticist and noted columnist. Born in China to missionary parents, he attended college at Baylor University in Texas. He then furthered his education at the University of Texas, where he received his Ph.D. under the mentorship of geneticist Hermann Joseph Muller. His first major academic appointment was at Johns Hopkins University, at which time he was also a regular columnist for the Baltimore Evening Sun newspaper.In 1965, Glass became the first Academic Vice-President and Professor of Biological Sciences at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

(September 7, 1902 - November 12, 1967) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played

(September 7, 1902 - November 12, 1967) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played

(born March 4, 1976, in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player, currently playing out

(born March 4, 1976, in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player, currently playing outfield for the Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball league.

Was an American horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics

Was an American horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer/owner and breeder who had a highly successful career

Was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer/owner and breeder who had a highly successful career in the United States as well as in Europe. By the early 1890s, Eugene Leigh had established himself as an important owner and trainer and in 1894 won the K

Moody was born in New York City and grew up in several of the Connecticut suburbs where he later set

Moody was born in New York City and grew up in several of the Connecticut suburbs where he later set stories and novels, including Darien and New Canaan. He graduated from St. Paul's School in New Hampshire and Brown University.He received a Master of Fin

Is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'9" (2.06 m), 268 lb (122 kg) power forward.

Is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'9" (2.06 m), 268 lb (122 kg) power forward.He attended California State University, Fresno after playing at Wabash Valley Junior College[1] and Modesto Junior College. He played in four games for the National Basketball Association's Atlanta Hawks during the 2003-04 NBA season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.8 rebounds.

(March 18, 1916 - December 30, 1951) was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first ba

(March 18, 1916 - December 30, 1951) was a Puerto Rican right-handed pitcher who became the first baseball player from Puerto Rico to play Major League Baseball.

(born September 9, 1983 in Decatur, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball player with the Kansas City

(born September 9, 1983 in Decatur, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball player with the Kansas City Royals.

Was a Wisconsin politician, legislator, and politician.In 1869, he moved to Oconto, Wisconsin, and t

Was a Wisconsin politician, legislator, and politician.In 1869, he moved to Oconto, Wisconsin, and then to Marinette, Wisconsin where he helped with the creation of Marinette County, Wisconsin. Fairchild served in the Wisconsin State Assembly 1883-1887 an

Was a U.S. neoclassical sculptor.In 1818 his father removed to Ohio, about six miles from Cincinnati

Was a U.S. neoclassical sculptor.In 1818 his father removed to Ohio, about six miles from Cincinnati, where the son attended school for about a year, staying meanwhile with his brother, a lawyer in Cincinnati.

Was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. Since he preceded any African A

Was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. Since he preceded any African American in the House, he was the first African American in the U.S. Congress as well. He represented Mississippi in 1870 and 1871 during Reconstruction. As of 2008, Revels is one of only five African Americans ever to have served in the United States Senate.

Was an American thoroughbred horse trainer and owner. Jacobs was the leading race-winning trainer in

Was an American thoroughbred horse trainer and owner. Jacobs was the leading race-winning trainer in the United States 1933-39, 1941-44, the U.S. leading money-winning trainer, 1946, 1960, 1965, and the U.S. leading money-winning breeder, 1964-67. During

Was a competitive Norwegian-American Nordic skier and inventor of the first safety ski binding. In O

Was a competitive Norwegian-American Nordic skier and inventor of the first safety ski binding. In Oregon, Hvam co-founded the Cascade Ski Club in 1928 and soon established himself as a strong skiing competitor. On April 26, 1931, Hvam and two fellow memb

Was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for writing the m

Was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for writing the melody to "Stardust" (1927), one of the most-recorded American songs of all time.[1] Carmichael always spelled it "Star Dust", but the space is usually disp

Known as Hobey Baker, was a noted American amateur athlete of the early 20th century. He was the onl

Known as Hobey Baker, was a noted American amateur athlete of the early 20th century. He was the only member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and Hockey Hall of Fame, and U.S. college hockey's annual award for most outstanding player is named in

(born March 16, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played f

(born March 16, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1950 through 1963 for the Cincinnati Reds & Redlegs (1950-1955), Chicago Cubs (1956), St. Louis Cardinals (1957-1958), San Francisco Giants (1959-1961), New York Mets (1962), Baltimore Orioles (1962-1963) and Washington Senators (1963). He batted left handed and threw right handed.