Whitcombe

Whitcombe

Whitcombe may refer to:

People

*Thomas Whitcombe (c.1763–c.1824), an English martime artist.
*Dave Whitcombe, an English professional darts player
*Frederic Whitcombe, a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council (1898-1900)
*Jonathan Whitcombe, an English professional wrestler
*Reg Whitcombe, an English golfer

* Whitcombe and Tombs, a book publisher, stationery manufacturer, and retail bookseller in New Zealand

or an alternate spelling:

*Christopher Whitcomb, an American author and former member of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team
*Edgar D. Whitcomb, the 43rd Governor of Indiana (1969-1973)
*Gail H. Whitcomb, Attorney and Civic Leader in Houston, recipient of the University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus award 1968, Deceased 1994
*Ian Whitcomb, an entertainer, songwriter, author, record producer and actor
*James Whitcomb, a governor of Indiana (1843-1848)
*James Whitcomb Riley, an American writer and poet
*John C. Whitcomb, an American Old Testament theologian
*Jon Whitcomb, an American illustrator
*Richard T. Whitcomb, an aeronautical engineer
*R. Steven Whitcomb, a lieutenant general of the US Army

or

* Whitcomb L. Judson, an American inventor

Places

* Whitcombe, Dorset, England; see List of unions in Dorset or http://www.thedorsetpage.com/locations/Place/W220.htm
* Whitcomb, Indiana, United States


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  • Thomas Whitcombe — (possibly 19 May 1763 – circa 1824) was a British maritime painter.LifeThomas Whitcombe was born in London between 1752 and 19 May 1763, with the latter date frequently cited. Little is known of his background or training, although speculation… …   Wikipedia

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  • Frederic Whitcombe — (born 15 October 1858, date of death unknown) was a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council from 1898 to 1900.Born in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 October 1858, Frederic Whitcombe was the son of civil engineer Henry Whitcombe and… …   Wikipedia

  • Reg Whitcombe — Reginald Arthur Reg Whitcombe (1898 ndash; 11 January 1957) was an English professional golfer. Whitcombe began his career at Came Down Golf Club in Dorset and served in the British armed forces during World War I. He was the professional at… …   Wikipedia

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