American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an American astronomer and engineer (he helped build the Erie canal) born in Scotland who made t

Was an American astronomer and engineer (he helped build the Erie canal) born in Scotland who made the first discovery of an asteroid from North America (31 Euphrosyne). Starting in 1847, he worked at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, DC.The asteroid 1745 Ferguson, discovered from the same observatory, was later named in his honour.

Was a Scottish-Canadian politician.He served as the fourth mayor of Montreal from 1845 to 1846 and C

Was a Scottish-Canadian politician.He served as the fourth mayor of Montreal from 1845 to 1846 and Councillor of that city from 1841 to 1848. He was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Royal Proclamation on 23 October 1867 following the Canadian Confederation of 1867. He sat with the Conservative group and represented the Senatorial Division of Shawinigan until his death in 1888.

Was a United States Senator from Mississippi.From 1827 to 1829 he was a member of the Mississippi Ho

Was a United States Senator from Mississippi.From 1827 to 1829 he was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives and a member of the Mississippi Senate from 1829 to 1833. In 1833 he was judge of the circuit court of Mississippi; he was later app

Was a politician from Vermont who was elected to the United States Senate and the House of Represent

Was a politician from Vermont who was elected to the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. Born in Greenwich, Massachusetts, he was self-educated and served in the Revolutionary War from 1779 to 1782.Fisk was a member of the Vermont House

Was a United States Representative from New Jersey. He was also the father of Theodore Fitz Randolph

Was a United States Representative from New Jersey. He was also the father of Theodore Fitz Randolph. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, he received a limited schooling.Randolph was elected as an Adams candidate to the Twentieth Congress to fill the va

Is a retired American professional basketball player.he attended Madison High School, where initiall

Is a retired American professional basketball player.he attended Madison High School, where initially was interested in playing baseball. He was a pitcher, but was advised that he had become too tall to remain competitive that sport. His initial introduction to basketball did not go well, but he eventually made the adjustment to the new game. His ability to play basketball came from his frequent participation in street basketball games. He played with some of New York’s finest street players such as World B. Free and Earl "the Goat" Manigault. When the games eventually ended, he would go out in search of more opportunities to play basketball. Williams dominated the sport of basketball at Madison High School in the early 1970s. By his freshman year, he was 6’ 5”, with outstanding moves, a fantastic shot, a terrific knowledge of the back board action, and could play the crowds.

Was an American Olympic fencer.

Was an American Olympic fencer.

Was an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He was elected to the National Museum of Racing an

Was an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He was elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1955.

Was an American collegiate and professional football running back. He is best known for playing half

Was an American collegiate and professional football running back. He is best known for playing halfback for the Miami Dolphins in the American Football League (AFL) from 1968 to 1969 and in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 through 1974, including the legendary undefeated 1972 team,

Is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'1", 175 lb guard and attended the University of

Is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'1", 175 lb guard and attended the University of Connecticut and played in the NBA from 1974–76 with the Spirits of St. Louis and Denver Nuggets.

(December 11, 1870 – October 31, 1928), often known as Jim Foulis, was a Scottish born on professi

(December 11, 1870 – October 31, 1928), often known as Jim Foulis, was a Scottish born on professional golfer

Was a United States Senator from Rhode Island. Born on a farm near Little Compton, he attended a pri

Was a United States Senator from Rhode Island. Born on a farm near Little Compton, he attended a private school in Newport and moved to Providence in 1812. He was employed in various manufacturing concerns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and engaged in

(December 25, 1856 – March 7, 1902), an American professional baseball pitcher, was Major League B

(December 25, 1856 – March 7, 1902), an American professional baseball pitcher, was Major League Baseball's first 300-game winner.

(March 21, 1906 - April 7, 1967) was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1925 to 1937. Hogan was li

(March 21, 1906 - April 7, 1967) was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1925 to 1937. Hogan was listed at 6'1", 240 pounds - an exceptionally large player, especially for his era.[1] Due to this, there are many anecdotes relating to Hogan and food. This included several conflicts with manager John McGraw, who often attempted to persuade Hogan to lose weight.[2] He was generally known as a good n

Was an American statesman from the state of South Carolina. During his career, Byrnes served as a me

Was an American statesman from the state of South Carolina. During his career, Byrnes served as a member of the House of Representatives (1911–1925), as a Senator (1931–1941), as Justice of the Supreme Court (1941–1942), as Secretary of State (1945–1947),

Generally explore the relationship between humanity and technology. Cameron created the Terminator f

Generally explore the relationship between humanity and technology. Cameron created the Terminator franchise, serving as co-writer and director for The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Later, he wrote and directed the film Titanic, which earned 11 Academy Awards and grossed over US$1.8 billion worldwide. To date, his directorial efforts have grossed approximately US$3 billion, unadjusted for inflation. After a string of landmark feature films including The Terminator,

(June 26, 1910 - August 15, 1976) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1936 and

(June 26, 1910 - August 15, 1976) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1936 and 1939 for the Boston Red Sox (1936-37) and Philadelphia Phillies (1939). Listed at 6' 2", 175 lb., Henry batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Danville, Virginia.

(born December 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Major League Baseball player from 1977 to 1980

(born December 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Major League Baseball player from 1977 to 1980 for the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. He mostly played the outfield position

(November 28, 1894 – May 14, 1986) was a Canadian infielder in Major League Baseball.

(November 28, 1894 – May 14, 1986) was a Canadian infielder in Major League Baseball.

Is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut who has flown on three space shuttle missions:

Is an American geologist and a former NASA astronaut who has flown on three space shuttle missions: STS-89, STS-104 and STS-117. He was born at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho and considers Mesquite, Texas to be his hometown. He enjoys flying, skiing,

Reilly graduated from Lake Highlands High School, Dallas, Texas, in 1972. He has three degrees from

Reilly graduated from Lake Highlands High School, Dallas, Texas, in 1972. He has three degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas, a bachelor of science degree in geosciences in 1977, a master of science degree in geosciences in 1987 and a doctorate in geosciences in 1995.

Was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He resided in Jackson became a farmer and mar

Was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He resided in Jackson became a farmer and married Florence Elvira Sanford. Thomson was a member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Jackson County 2nd District, 1929-30; defeated in primar

Was an American singer, pianist, comedian and actor, whose distinctive gravel delivery, comic langua

Was an American singer, pianist, comedian and actor, whose distinctive gravel delivery, comic language butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and large nose — his frequent jokes about it included a frequent self-reference that became his nickname: "Schnozzola"

Was a leading and supporting American actor. He was born in Clayton, Missouri. His first big role wa

Was a leading and supporting American actor. He was born in Clayton, Missouri. His first big role was as Detective Jim Halloran in the TV version of The Naked City. He was born and raised Roman Catholic.

Is a Golden Globe Award-winning American actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, and artist. H

Is a Golden Globe Award-winning American actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, and artist. He began acting during the late 1990s, appearing on the series Freaks and Geeks and starring in several teen films. He has become known among audiences for