William Wallace Burns McInnes — (April 8, 1871 ndash; August 4, 1954) was a Canadian politician, lawyer and served as the Yukon s fifth Commissioner. Born in Dresden, Ontario, the son of Thomas Robert McInnes, McInnes entered the University of Toronto at the age of 14 and… … Wikipedia
William Burns — may refer to:*William Chalmers Burns (1815–1868), Scottish evangelist and missionary *William J. Burns (1860–1932), American director of the Bureau of Investigation (predecessor to the FBI) 1921–1924 *William H. Burns (1924–1995), Irish artist… … Wikipedia
Burns (surname) — Burns is a surname of several different origins: English, Scottish and Irish. The name can also be an Americanization of a Jewish surname.Origin of the name#Scottish and northern English origin. The name is a topographical name for someone who… … Wikipedia
William Burns (Australian politician) — William George Burns (born 22 October 1933) was an Australian politician. He was a publican before entering politics. In 1977, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Isaacs, succeeding David Hamer, who … Wikipedia
William J. Biggy — (died December 1, 1908 in the San Francisco Bay, near Alcatraz) was San Francisco Chief of Police 1907 08. He was appointed Chief of Police by Mayor Edward Robeson Taylor. Upon elevation to the position of Chief, Biggy declared, as do most new… … Wikipedia
William Donald Schaefer — 58th Governor of Maryland In office January 21, 1987 – January 18, 1995 Lieutenant Melvin Steinberg Preceded by … Wikipedia
William Douglas, 4th Duke of Queensberry — William Douglas (1724 1810), 4th Duke of Queensberry was a Scottish nobleman.Born in Peebles, the only son of William, second Earl of March, and his wife, Lady Anne Hamilton, he succeeded his father to the Earldom of March in 1731 and his mother… … Wikipedia
William Roper — von Hans Holbein, ca. 1536 Sir William Roper (* zwischen 1495 und 1498 in Kent; † 4. Januar 1578 in London), war ein englischer Rechtsgelehrter und Angehöriger des englischen Parlaments. Als Ehemann der gebildeten Mar … Deutsch Wikipedia
William Shield — (March 5, 1748 ndash; January 25, 1829) was an English composer, violinist and violist who was born in Swalwell near Gateshead, the son of William Shield and his wife, Mary, nee Cash. There were Shields living in Swalwell at least as far back as… … Wikipedia
Burns & Oates — is a British publishing house which now exists as an imprint of Continuum. It was founded by James Burns in 1835, originally as a bookseller. Burns was of Presbyterian background and he gained a reputation as a High Church publisher, producing… … Wikipedia
