simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: Angell Conwell
- 06/24/13 05:19 AM
Angell Conwell (born August 2, 1983)
She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina but moved to Columbia, South Carolina when she was two years old. She was the first African-American student council president at the Seven Oaks Elementary School.
She moved to Los Angeles in the year 1994 so she could focus and film the "On Our Own". You may see her in other films such as Soul Plane and Baby Boy. She was also in one episode of Disney's That's So Raven. She is also part of Nelly's music videos like Batter Up and Ride Wit Me which were … (1 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: James E. Williams
- 06/24/13 05:12 AM
James Elliott Williams (November 13, 1930–October 13, 1999)
He holds the record for the most highly decorated enlisted man in the United States Navy. He was born in Fort Mill, South Carolina but raised in Darlington, South Carolina after his parents moved two months after he was born. He finished high school in St. John's High School and married Elaine Weaver. They had five children and seven grandchildren.
His remains currently lie at the Florence National Cemetery in Florence, South Carolina. He entered the Navy at the age of 16 and served for twenty years. He was able to witness the … (0 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: 112 Flat Tail Way Greer Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 06/13/13 06:44 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 20 Wooden Bridge Road Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 06/06/13 04:33 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 107 Falling Spring Court Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 06/06/13 02:47 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 108 Seattle Slew Lane Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 05/20/13 03:27 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 3 Tanglewood Drive Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 05/15/13 03:11 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 104 Banner Street Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 04/29/13 03:30 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 404 Barn Swallow Drive Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 04/23/13 05:17 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 6 Brookford Court Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 04/19/13 07:28 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 104 Sunnydale Drive Greenville SC Home For Sale
- 03/19/13 03:56 AM
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simpsonville attractions: 256 Hill Street Ext Wellford SC Home For Sale
- 02/22/13 04:41 AM
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: Dizzy Gillespie
- 01/08/13 04:55 AM
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) an occasional singer and a fulltime jazz trumpeter, bandleader and composer. He was one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time and made big contributions to the music industry. He built the virutouso style of Roy Eldridge by adding layers of complex harmony which was unknown at that time in the jazz industry.
Dizzy and Charlier Parker made a big influence on the development of bebop and modern jazz in the 1940's. He also ifluenced many fellow trumpeters like Miles Davis, Fats Navarro, Clifford Brown and Arturo Sandoval, to … (6 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: Althea Gibson
- 01/08/13 04:50 AM
Althea Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was the first African-American woman to be part of the world tennis tour and to win the first gold in Grand Slam in the year 1956. She is sometimes called the Jackie Robinson of tennis for breaking the color barrier and she was one of the best tennis players in the world. Gibson is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
She was originally from Silver, Clarendon County in South Carolina, born to her parents Daniel and Annie Bell Gibson. She had a brother known as Bubba and her sister was Mildred.
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: John Gaillard
- 01/08/13 04:47 AM
John Gaillard (September 5, 1765 – February 26, 1826)
Born in the St. Stephen District in South Carolina, Gaillard was of Hunguenot descent. He was a senator who was elected to replace Pierce Butler. During the time he was a senator, he voted for the war of 1812. He then served as a President pro tempore at the Senate in part of the 11th congress. After the death of Vice President Elbridge Gerry he became the acting vice president.
A quote describing Gaillard from one of his contemporaries, Thomas H. Benton:
"Urbane in his manners, amiable in temper, scrupulously impartial, uniting … (1 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: David du Bose Gaillard
- 01/08/13 04:44 AM
David du Bose Gaillard (1859–1913), the army engineer who was responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal.
He was born in Manning, South Carolina and graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in the year 1884. He was placed in charge of the construction of the Canal in the year 1907. Unfortunately he died of a brain tumor in 1913 just months before the canal's completion. There was a part of the Canal named after him called Gaillard Cut.
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: Joe Frazier
- 01/08/13 04:40 AM
Joseph William "Joe" Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011) a professional boxer who won gold medal in the Olympics and Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, known for his nickname Smokin' Joe.
His career started in 1965 and ended in 1976, although he did make a one fight comeback in the year 1981.
He was a famous contender in the 60's defeating a lot of opponents. One of the famous people he had defeated was Muhammad Ali. It was the Fight of the Century in 1971. But two years later he was defeated by George Foreman, who knocked him … (2 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: Kirkman G. Finlay
- 01/08/13 04:38 AM
Kirkman George Finlay (October 1, 1877 - August 27, 1938)
He is the very first bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of the Upper South Carolina. Born to his parents James Finlay and Marian Ponsonby Gun who were orignally from Scotland but moved to South Carolina a few years before he was born. They were just months old living in Greenville when five of Kirkman's eight siblings died of diptheria. Their father James was a well-off gentleman farmer who operated a farm called The Cedars.
Kirkman attended a private school in Greenville and for college he went to Furman University where he … (1 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: David Edward Finley Jr
- 01/08/13 04:35 AM
David Edward Finley Jr. was born at York, South Carolina and was one of America's great cultural leaders. Finley graduated from the University of South Carolina and George Washington University and became known in Washington's social, political and arts scene. His skills proved handy in leading the Roberts Commission which rescued priceless artwork in Europe during the Second World War.
He stayed in Washington for much of his life and career. He became the first director of the National Gallery of Art and later co-created, alongside then First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association on which he served … (1 comments)
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simpsonville attractions: South Carolina's Famous People: Eugene C. Figg
- 01/08/13 04:31 AM
Eugene C. Figg, (August 4, 1936 – March 20, 2002)
Eugene Figg is responsible for many structural engineering breakthroughs and is famous for his cable-stayed bridge, as well as using segmental concrete construction in South Carolina. His passion for designing began in his early years in life through building scale models.
His training as a structural engineer started in The Citadel a military college in Charleston. During his career he made use of segmental method to span large gaps in the United States with Jean Muller who is based in Paris. Eugene had his own engineering firm called the Figg Engineering … (2 comments)
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