Ross, Robert

Ross, Robert,

1766–1814, British general. He served against the French in the Netherlands, in Egypt, and in the Peninsular War. In the War of 1812 he defeated a U.S. force at BladensburgBladensburg
, town (1990 pop. 8,064), Prince Georges co., S central Md., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; chartered 1742, inc. 1854. The defeat (Aug. 24, 1814) at Bladensburg of American troops under Gen. W. H. Winder permitted the British under Gen.
..... Click the link for more information. , and on the same day (Aug. 24, 1814) he surprised and captured Washington, burning all the public buildings. Spurred by victory, Ross decided to attempt the capture of Baltimore. On Sept. 12, in a thick wood near North Point, his army encountered the American militia. A skirmish ensued, and Ross was killed.
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The insight and hard work of Vice Chairs Judge Stacy Ross, Robert Vaughn, and Richard Bush has been greatly appreciated this year.
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Surviving are her sisters and brothers, Becky Keim (Dan Schmidgall), Howard (Amy) Ross and Cheryl (Steve) Luehring; nieces and nephews, Stephen Clong, Matthew (Jill) Clong, Peter (Wendy) Vandermeulen-Clong, Colton (Jessica) Anderson, Nathan Ross, Robert (Marlaina) Anderson, Ryan Anderson, and Nikki (James) Ross Bishop; three aunts, many cousins, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
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Honorees, by county, are: Bolivar County: Indira Black; Washington County: Steele Davis, Steven King Sylvester Davis, Robert Cosey; Humphreys County: Eric Hill, Floyd Merritt; Holmes County: Lester Young Sharkey County: Kelvin Johnson, Sylvester Pinkins, John Crawford; Yazoo County: Wade Yeates, Don McGraw, Rachel Carr, Eddie Kirkland, Billy Davis, Andrew Ross, Robert Mitchell, William Small, John Milner, Fred Stuckey; Claiborne County: David Berry; Warren County: Lemar Davis; Hinds County: Roy Anderson, Val DeVellis; Madison County: Daniel Cauthen.
MDOT recognizes employees for their service
There's been Cain and Amy, Charity and Ross, Robert and Rebecca and now Pete and Priya.
TV TOPICS WIN PS5
WYOMING--Jamie Day, Ashley Miller, George Ross, Robert Smith
Welcome new members
The East Lothian side blitzed North Region rivals Islavale in the opening half hour of this replay as they stormed into a three-goal lead with David Ross, Robert Berry and Illya Stouve all on target.
ORDERS OF THE DAY; Delighted boss Hamish hails his men for following instructions to the letter
Boss Colgan was thankful the Belters were 3-0 ahead by then thanks to goals from Ross, Robert Berry and Ilya Stoev.
GAFFER PUT ON RED ALERT; Colgan glad of goal cushion
Liberty Ross, Robert Pattinson and (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10822585) this "Twilight" fan aren't the only people upset with Kristen Stewart and married "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders affair.
Kristen Stewart Rupert Sanders Cheating Scandal Reportedly Has Charlize Theron 'Fuming'
Executive producers, Tessa Ross, Robert Walak, Peter Hampden, Tim Haslam.
Shame
David Walliams, Lara Stone, Jonathan Ross, Robert De Niro, Vanessa Hudgens and Rosario Dawson were all seen there.
..On the grapevine
Her choreography, performed by her company as well as by Bertram Ross, Robert Cohan, Jane Dudley, and Paul Taylor, was featured on two religious TV series, Look Up and Live and Lamp Unto My Feet.
Limelight dual honors

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