American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Canadian-American seaman and adventurer, a noted writer, and the first man to sail single-hand

Was a Canadian-American seaman and adventurer, a noted writer, and the first man to sail single-handedly around the world. In 1900 he told the story of this in Sailing Alone Around the World. He disappeared in November 1909 while aboard his boat, the Spra

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks of the Natio

Is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. His popular nickname is J-Smoove.After the NBA All-Star Weekend, he would continue his steady development. He finished 2nd in the NBA in total blocks, 4th in blocks per game and averaged 15.0 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.1 apg, 3.1 bpg and 1.0 spg after the All-Star break and his contribution helped the Hawks double their win total of 13 wins from the previous season to finish 26-56.

Is a Paralympian and a bestselling author and motivational speaker. He lost his left leg to cancer a

Is a Paralympian and a bestselling author and motivational speaker. He lost his left leg to cancer at age ten and later became a Paralympic ski racer. His memoir, Just Don't Fall: How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, and Made it Down the Mountain, was releas

(born March 31, 1979 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania) is a relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.

(born March 31, 1979 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania) is a relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. His first major league pitch was hit for a home run by the Atlanta Braves' Ryan Langerhans.

Is a chess player, martial arts competitor, and author. As a child he was recognized as a prodigy, a

Is a chess player, martial arts competitor, and author. As a child he was recognized as a prodigy, and won the U.S. Junior Chess championship in 1993 and 1994.

Is an American basketball player who has played in the National Basketball Association and is curren

Is an American basketball player who has played in the National Basketball Association and is currently playing for BC Kyiv from Ukraine.He attended the University of Wyoming, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002. He was waived by the Bucks, and spent the 2002-03 season playing professionally in Italy. In 2003-04, Davis played in the CBA, where he was named the league's newcomer of the year and most valuable player. Davis also played in four games with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks that season.

Born May 19, 1975 in Evanston, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Houston Astros o

Born May 19, 1975 in Evanston, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Houston Astros organization.

Is a professional supermodel.She distributes her own clothing and cosmetics lines, manages a photo s

Is a professional supermodel.She distributes her own clothing and cosmetics lines, manages a photo studio and a DJ agency and is also a television hostess on the programme "Hoje em Dia", aired by Brazilian TV network Rede Record.Hickmann was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being "The model with the longest legs", measuring 48" (123 cm) out of a total height of 73" (6'1"/185cm)[1]. Since 2002, the Guinness Book no longer lists this title.

Is a former American wrestler who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

Is a former American wrestler who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, for the United States.

Was the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio in 1847.He was elected mayor 10 years later in 1847. He began to lo

Was the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio in 1847.He was elected mayor 10 years later in 1847. He began to lose interest in the Herald and ended up quitting journalism altogether after the Civil War. He retired to a farm in Rocky River. Harris suffered a series of

Was a prominent Confederate States of America politician.He later moved to Mississippi and served in

Was a prominent Confederate States of America politician.He later moved to Mississippi and served in the state legislature in 1851 and 1859. He was elected to the Provisional Confederate Congress (1861–1862) and served as its President pro tempore. He ser

Was an American physician and statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire, and

Was an American physician and statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire, and signatory of the Declaration of Independence. He was later Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature and Governor of the state.

Was a U.S. Congressman from Iowa's 4th congressional district, an ordained Congregational minister,

Was a U.S. Congressman from Iowa's 4th congressional district, an ordained Congregational minister, founder of Grinnell, Iowa and benefactor of Grinnell College. J.B. Grinnell was born in New Haven, Vermont in 1821. Grinnell studied the Classics and gradu

Was an American geologist, professor of geology at Harvard University (from 1865), and chief of the

Was an American geologist, professor of geology at Harvard University (from 1865), and chief of the California Geological Survey (1860–1874).In 1860 he was appointed the state geologist for California and was instructed by the legislature to undertake a comprehensive geologic survey of the state. To carry out the California Geological Survey, he organized an eminent, multi-disciplinary team, including William H. Brewer, James Graham Cooper, William More Gabb, Charles F. Hoffmann, and Clarence King. They began a survey that covered not only geology and geography, but also botany, zoology, and paleontology. Although significant progress was made, Whitney made a tactical error by first publishing two volumes on paleontology when the legislators were clamoring for information about gold. Whitney argued that the survey should do more than simply serve as a prospecting party

Was a businessman and the fourth mayor of Portland, Oregon, United States. Born in New York, he move

Was a businessman and the fourth mayor of Portland, Oregon, United States. Born in New York, he moved to Portland when it was still a small town of a few hundred. He and his son Henry, who also became a noted businessman and mayor of the city, started a g

A contemporary artist and sculptor, primarily known for his work with glass blowing and assemblages

A contemporary artist and sculptor, primarily known for his work with glass blowing and assemblages of glass and mirrored glassed objects (see glass art). He is a 2006 recipient of the MacArthur Fellows Program "genius grant". He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.osiah McElheny's work is frequently concerned with issues of reflection, infinity, purity and utopia, and has clear links to the work of the American abstract artist Donald Judd. His work also sometimes deals with issues of museological displays and one's attempts to derive inferences about historical peoples from their household possessions and objects.

A professional boxer. His ring nickname is "Gorilla.

A professional boxer. His ring nickname is "Gorilla.

Was the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin, 1860-1864, and the sixth President of the

Was the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin, 1860-1864, and the sixth President of the University of Iowa, 1878-1887.From 1860 until 1864, Pickard was Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin. During that time he was on the Universi

Was an American planter, soldier and politician from Savannah, Georgia. He represented Georgia in th

Was an American planter, soldier and politician from Savannah, Georgia. He represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate from 1796 to 1799 and was the 25th Governor of Georgia in 1801 and 1802.

Was an American theoretical physicist, chemist, and mathematician. One of the greatest American scie

Was an American theoretical physicist, chemist, and mathematician. One of the greatest American scientists of all time, he devised much of the theoretical foundation for chemical thermodynamics as well as physical chemistry. As a mathematician, he invented vector analysis (independently of Oliver Heaviside). It is in good part thanks to Gibbs that much of physical and chemical theory has since been exposited using vector analysis. Yale University awarded Gibbs the first American Ph.D. in engineering in 1863, and he spent his entire career at Yale.[1] His thesis was entitled: On the Form of the Teeth of Wheels in Spur Gearing.

Was a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1931 and 1946. Born in Warren

Was a Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1931 and 1946. Born in Warrenton, NC, he grew up in Raleigh and graduated from Wake Forest College (now Wake Forest University). Before turning to a career in law, Bailey was editor of

Was an American Pilgrim leader. He served as governor of Plymouth Colony from 1673 to 1680.Josiah to

Was an American Pilgrim leader. He served as governor of Plymouth Colony from 1673 to 1680.Josiah took a harsher stand against the Indians than his father had done. Instead of relying on their allies, the Wampanoag, for survival, learning New World skills

(born October 16, 1967 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic), is a retired professional baseb

(born October 16, 1967 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic), is a retired professional baseball player

Is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse trainer and the first woman trainer to win the Queen's Plate, the o

Is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse trainer and the first woman trainer to win the Queen's Plate, the oldest thoroughbred horse race in North America and Canada's most prestigious race.

Davis began her career acting in commercials at three years old. She played Sarah Powell on Charles

Davis began her career acting in commercials at three years old. She played Sarah Powell on Charles in Charge for four seasons. Sarah Powell was a quiet, bookish character, and after Charles in Charge wrapped, Davis had a difficult time shedding that image.Beginning at age 18, Davis took acting classes for five years. She then auditioned for Actors Studio and was one of only two performers selected to join that year. Davis also landed the part of Camille Desmond on Beverly Hills 90210. She worked on 90210 for eleven episodes from 1998 to 2000, after which the show ended its run.In 1996, Josie joined the cast of The Young and the Restless playing Grace Turner, the best friend of Sharon Newman. Grace Turner is best known for finding Sharon's daughter, Cassie. Grace also had an affair with Sharon's husband, Nick Newman. Josie Davis was recast in April 1997.