American Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was an American journalist. Born George Washington Ochs, he legally added the surname "Oakes" in 191

Was an American journalist. Born George Washington Ochs, he legally added the surname "Oakes" in 1915 out of outrage at the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat.Oakes was a prominent figure in Tennessee politics. He attended the 1892 Democratic Nat

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Rauch was elected as a Democrat to the Sixtieth and to the fo

Was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Rauch was elected as a Democrat to the Sixtieth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1907-March 3, 1917). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1916 to the Sixty-fifth Congress. He resumed the

Is a former American football player who achieved distinction in both the college and professional r

Is a former American football player who achieved distinction in both the college and professional ranks as a running back.Rogers was highly recruited out of high school, and decided to attend the University of South Carolina when coach Jim Carlen told him that he could play in his freshman year.

Was a Wisconsin politician. He was born in Maryland in 1827, and moved to Lancaster, Wisconsin in 18

Was a Wisconsin politician. He was born in Maryland in 1827, and moved to Lancaster, Wisconsin in 1853, where, in 1873, he opened a banking partnership. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate as a Republican from 1880 until 1883. From 1887 until 1891, he

Was an American malacologist at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.Tryon worked as a co

Was an American malacologist at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.Tryon worked as a conservator in the malacological section of the Academy of Natural Sciences.For two years, from 1887 to 1888 when he died, his assistant was Henry Augustus Pilsbry. After Tryon's death, Pilsbry became an editor of an ongoing multi-volume Manual of Conchology.

Was a Californian politician. He was the leading vote getter in a November 1849 at-large election fo

Was a Californian politician. He was the leading vote getter in a November 1849 at-large election for California's first two Representatives in the 31st United States Congress serving from September 11, 1850, to March 3, 1851.

(May 1, 1885 - March 30, 1940) born in Brooklyn, New York was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillie

(May 1, 1885 - March 30, 1940) born in Brooklyn, New York was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1907-10 and 1915-16), Cincinnati Reds (1911), Pittsburgh Pirates (1913-15) and Cleveland Indians (1918).

American scientist in the field of genetics, and Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Nobel laureat

American scientist in the field of genetics, and Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Nobel laureate who with Edward Lawrie Tatum discovered the role of genes in regulating biochemical events within cells.

Was a United States Representative and lawyer from Georgia.Owens was elected as a Jacksonian Represe

Was a United States Representative and lawyer from Georgia.Owens was elected as a Jacksonian Representative from Georgia to the 24th United States Congress and won reelection to the 25th Congress, serving from March 4, 1835, until March 3, 1839. After his

Of Ohio County was the tenth Governor of West Virginia. He also served in the U.S. House of Represen

Of Ohio County was the tenth Governor of West Virginia. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was a judge on the Court of Claims.He served as toll collector on the Kanawha River Board from 1869 to 1871 and was appointed postmaster of Cha

Was an American painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City. At a young ag

Was an American painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City. At a young age he was to become "the most acclaimed artist of his generation".[6]Bellows first achieved notice in 1908, when he and other pupils of Henri organized an exhibition of mostly urban studies. While many critics considered these to be crudely painted, others found them welcomely audacious and a step beyond the work of his teacher. Bellows taught at the Art Students League of New York in 1909, although he was more interested in pursuing a career as a painter. His fame grew as he contributed to other nationally recognized juried shows.

Was an American entrepreneur and engineer who invented the railroad air brake and was a pioneer of t

Was an American entrepreneur and engineer who invented the railroad air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry. Westinghouse was one of Thomas Edison's main rivals in the early implementation of the American electricity system. Westinghouse's system using alternating current ultimately prevailed over Edison's insistence on direct current. In 1911, he received the AIEE's Edison Medal 'For meritorious achievement in connection with the development of the alternating current system light'.

Was an American lawyer, law professor, and Republican politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He

Was an American lawyer, law professor, and Republican politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate and founded the law firm of Pepper Hamilton.

From New Haven, Connecticut, was an American painter of historical scenes and genre pictures. He was

From New Haven, Connecticut, was an American painter of historical scenes and genre pictures. He was the brother of the artist Jared Bradley Flagg.A painting entitled the Murder of the Princes, from Richard Ill, procured Flagg the patronage of Luman Reed,

Was an American writer and politician who served as the 17th Governor of Wisconsin.In the spring of

Was an American writer and politician who served as the 17th Governor of Wisconsin.In the spring of 1890 Peck ran for mayor of Milwaukee. A Democrat, Peck was elected despite a Republican majority in the city. The state's Democratic leaders took notice an

(July 10, 1915 - June 16, 1976) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for two dif

(July 10, 1915 - June 16, 1976) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between 1935 and 1947.

(October 15, 1903 - June 30, 1974) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball.

(October 15, 1903 - June 30, 1974) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball.

Was a U.S. Representative from Alabama, husband of Elizabeth Bullock Andrews. He was graduated from

Was a U.S. Representative from Alabama, husband of Elizabeth Bullock Andrews. He was graduated from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa in 1928. He was admitted to the bar in 1928 and commenced practice in Union Springs, Alabama. He served as district

(October 1, 1939 – September 25, 2005) was an American golfer

(October 1, 1939 – September 25, 2005) was an American golfer

Is a retired American basketball player.Bruns was also a teacher and head basketball and baseball co

Is a retired American basketball player.Bruns was also a teacher and head basketball and baseball coach at Msgr. McClancy High School in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York. His 1971 McClancy Crusaders, team led by senior Leroy Charles (younger brother of standout Fordham University star Kenny Charles) and junior Pat Kammerer went to the NY CHSAA City Championships only to lose to LaSalle Academy in the City finals played at Rose Hill at Fordham.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was an American diver who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.

Is a Republican politician from Pennsylvania. He represented the state's 17th Congressional district

Is a Republican politician from Pennsylvania. He represented the state's 17th Congressional district from 1983 to 2003, when he was unseated in a big upset.

(March 29, 1849–June 11, 1923) was a professional baseball player who played in the National Assoc

(March 29, 1849–June 11, 1923) was a professional baseball player who played in the National Association and later the National League.

Was a U.S. astronomer and mathematician.Hill was born in New York City, New York, and moved to West

Was a U.S. astronomer and mathematician.Hill was born in New York City, New York, and moved to West Nyack with his family when he was eight years old. After attending high school, Hill graduated from Rutgers University in 1859. From 1861, he worked at the Nautical Almanac Office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His work focused on the mathematics describing the three-body problem, later the four-body problem, to calculate the orbits of the Moon around the Earth, as well as that of planets around the Sun.The Hill sphere, which approximates the gravitational sphere of influence of one astronomical body in the face of perturbations from another heavier body around which it orbits, was described by Hill.

Was an American businessman, politician, real estate developer, and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred ra

Was an American businessman, politician, real estate developer, and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses. A member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, Loft was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third Congress to fill the vaca