Isaacson

Isaacson

Isaacson is a surname meaning "son of Isaac", the Biblical figure.

People with this name include:
*Douglas Isaacson, mayor of North Pole, Alaska
*James Isaacson, rugby union football player
*Megan Isaacson, Gospel singer
*Michael Isaacson, music composer
*Thorpe B. Isaacson, leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
*Walter Isaacson, author, columnist and CEO


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  • Thorpe B. Isaacson — Henry Thorpe Beal Isaacson (September 6, 1898 – November 9, 1970) was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS Church), serving as a counselor in the First Presidency to church president David O. McKay from 1965 to… …   Wikipedia

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