American Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is an American politician; a Republican, he represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district

Is an American politician; a Republican, he represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He began serving in 1991 and continued through January 3, 2007. He served in the North Carolina General Ass

Was an American zoologist, born at Parnassus, Pennsylvania[1]. From 1897 to 1902 he was connected wi

Was an American zoologist, born at Parnassus, Pennsylvania[1]. From 1897 to 1902 he was connected with the United States Fish Commission, serving as chief of the fisheries division. He then served as director of the New York Aquarium at Castle Garden, from 1902 until his retirement in 1937[1]. He wrote extensively on fisheries, whaling, fur seals, deep-sea exploration and zoology.

Was an American fossil collector and amateur paleontologist. His older brother, Dr. George M. Sternb

Was an American fossil collector and amateur paleontologist. His older brother, Dr. George M. Sternberg (1838-1915) was a military surgeon assigned to Fort Harker near Ellsworth, Kansas and brought the rest of Sternberg family to Kansas to live on his ranch about 1868. Once there, Charles became interested in collecting fossil leaves from the Dakota Sandstone Formation.

(October 12, 1854

(October 12, 1854

Was a prominent Canadian lawyer, newspaper editor, businessman, and provincial and federal politicia

Was a prominent Canadian lawyer, newspaper editor, businessman, and provincial and federal politician.Cahan was a member of the Nova Scotia Legislature for Shelbourne, 1890–94; an unsuccessful candidate to the House of Commons for Shelbourne and Queen's, 1896, and for Cumberland, 1900; declined nomination for Montreal, 1911; unsuccessful candidate for Maisonneuve, P.Q., 1917; declined portfolio in Dominion Cabinet, 1896; was for several years Hon. Secretary, Halifax Branch, Imperial Federation League; Hon. Secretary, Liberal-Conservative Association, Nova Scotia; Leader of Liberal-Conservative Party in Nova Scotia Legislature, 1890–94. For some time Charles Cahan was the Director of Public Safety for Canada during the war.

Born on September 12, 1956) is an American golfe

Born on September 12, 1956) is an American golfe

Was a Canadian speed skater who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics, finishing 8th in the 5000m.

Was a Canadian speed skater who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics, finishing 8th in the 5000m.

Was an American boxer and boxing trainer. A lightweight, Blackburn had a long career in the sport, c

Was an American boxer and boxing trainer. A lightweight, Blackburn had a long career in the sport, comprising some 147 professional fights, often against naturally bigger opponents, and finished with a final record of 99-26-19. He later became a trainer,

As an African American artist, muralist, and teacher. Alston graduated from DeWitt Clinton High Scho

As an African American artist, muralist, and teacher. Alston graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in New York City, then attended Columbia College and Teachers College at Columbia University where he obtained his Master of Fine Arts.Alston began his art career while still a student, illustrating album covers for jazz musician Duke Ellington and book covers for poet Langston Hughes. He was influenced by Mexican muralists, Diego Rivera, in particular, who tied their murals into early twentieth century social movements. Alston painted murals throughout Harlem, including depression-era murals as part of the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project. The best known of his mural works is one of a series of murals created by Alston and other Harlem artists for the Harlem Hospital Center.

Was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Exeter, New Hampshire. Born in 1823 in Chester

Was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Exeter, New Hampshire. Born in 1823 in Chester, New Hampshire, he served New Hampshire in both the state House of Representatives and Senate, as a U.S. Senator, and as Governor.His career in the legisl

Is a former professional basketball player and current assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers o

Is a former professional basketball player and current assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

(September 24, 1846 - April 23, 1913) was a 19th century Major League Baseball outfielder and manage

(September 24, 1846 - April 23, 1913) was a 19th century Major League Baseball outfielder and manager throughout the existence of the National Association from 1871-1875.

Was an American ichthyologist who worked with Seth Eugene Meek and David Starr Jordan.[1] Later he b

Was an American ichthyologist who worked with Seth Eugene Meek and David Starr Jordan.[1] Later he became a professor at Stanford University, and studied the marine fisheries of the Pacific northwest.

Was a world champion American bridge player and bestselling author who made an enormous contribution

Was a world champion American bridge player and bestselling author who made an enormous contribution to the development and popularization of the game.By 1936 Goren had begun his own bridge career and published the first of his many books on playing bridge, Winning Bridge Made Easy. Drawing on his experience with Work's system, Goren quickly became popular as an instructor and lecturer. His subsequent lifetime of contributions to the game have made him one of the most important figures in the history of bridge.

(April 24, 1878 - August 29, 1948) was a baseball catcher, manager and team owner. Listed at 6' 0",

(April 24, 1878 - August 29, 1948) was a baseball catcher, manager and team owner. Listed at 6' 0", 190 lb., Graham batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Santa Clara, California.

Was a U.S. Representative and U.S. District Judge from Washington.He served as special assistant Uni

Was a U.S. Representative and U.S. District Judge from Washington.He served as special assistant United States district attorney for eastern Washington 1918-1921. He served as prosecuting attorney of Spokane County, Washington from 1922 to 1926. He served

Was an American Army officer and later politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Illinois, he h

Was an American Army officer and later politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Illinois, he had a 40-year career in the military including serving in conflicts from the Spanish-American War to World War I before retiring as a major general. A Democ

Is a former professional American football player and coach, most notably the head coach of the Pitt

Is a former professional American football player and coach, most notably the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League from 1969 to 1991. Noll has more Super Bowl wins than any other head coach in NFL history, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

Was a Canadian publisher and politician.He also served as a member of the town council for Waterloo

Was a Canadian publisher and politician.He also served as a member of the town council for Waterloo and as secretary-treasurer for the Board of School Commissioners. Parmelee was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the Quebec electoral district of Shefford in the 1896 federal election. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1900 and 1904. He did not run in 1908.

Was an American businessman and Republican politician from Dover, New Hampshire. Born in 1840 in Wat

Was an American businessman and Republican politician from Dover, New Hampshire. Born in 1840 in Watertown, New York, he served New Hampshire in the state's House of Representatives and as Governor.

Was a Nebraska Republican politician.He started practice in Fairmont but then moved to Geneva, Nebra

Was a Nebraska Republican politician.He started practice in Fairmont but then moved to Geneva, Nebraska in 1891. He became the director of the Geneva State Bank and then the prosecuting attorney of Fillmore County from 1890 to 1894.He was elected to the s

Is a radio host and former American football defensive end in the NFL.Smith entered the 1992 NFL Dra

Is a radio host and former American football defensive end in the NFL.Smith entered the 1992 NFL Draft where he was selected in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons. For eight seasons in Atlanta from 1992 to 1999, Smith established himself as an All-Pro defensive end including leading the Falcons to Super Bowl XXXIII.

Was the first chess champion of the United States. When the first-ever U.S. championship match took

Was the first chess champion of the United States. When the first-ever U.S. championship match took place in 1845, Stanley defeated Eugéne Rousseau of New Orleans and thus claimed the title.

Was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from New Jersey.He was a delegate to the 1864

Was a nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from New Jersey.He was a delegate to the 1864 Republican National Convention, was presiding judge of Bergen County, New Jersey in 1868 and 1869 and was one of the organizers of the Hackensack Improveme

(October 8, 1862 - February 12, 1952) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player born in Philad

(October 8, 1862 - February 12, 1952) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.