People
Arthur
J. Elliot II, Lt. Cmdr. / USS Elliot (DD 967)
Known as "Jack Elliot" by his friends, he had a warship
named after him for his heroic deeds.
Check out the Web
site for the USS Elliot, and its namesake.
Baroness Elliot of Harewood
(1903-1994)
Wife of Walter Elliot and one of the first female
life peers.
Bill Elliott
Of Dawsonville, Georgia, USA. Champion NASCAR Racing Driver,
took his first win at Riverside California in 1983. In 1988 took the NASCAR
championship.
www.billelliottracing.com.
Bob Elliott, Tank Commander, Canadian Army, 19th Field Regiment
As printed in the Calgary Herald, Nov 12,
2003
The scratchy wool coat waits for remembrance at the Olds Legion. It's
hard to believe this coat, sewn during the Second World War from a Canadian
Army blanket, was one of the most precious Christmas gifts ever received
by one little Dutch girl.
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Denholm Elliott
(1922 - 1992)
Born May 31, 1922 in London, England and died October 6, 1992
in Ibiza, Spain. He was educated at Malvern College and RADA, London.
Films include Trading Places (1983), A Room With a View (1985), Raiders
of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). (More info on Wikipedia)
George Elliot
As Governor of Gibraltar, conducted the heroic and successful
defence of the Gibraltar Rock when it was besieged by Franco-Spanish forces
in 1779.
Gilbert Elliot, First Earl of Minto
(1751 - 1814)
A notable Governor-General of India in the early 19th century. (More info on Wikipedia)
Gilbert Elliot, Fourth Earl of Minto
(1845 - 1914)
Remembered in the sporting world for having broken his neck riding
in the Grand National. He recovered without any lasting effects, and was
Governor-General of Canada (1892-1904) and was then Viceroy of India (1905
- 1910). (More info on Wikipedia)
Henry Charles Furzer (Hank) Elliot, Colonel, D-Day Veteran, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, First Battalion
(April 12, 1921 - October 24, 2003)
Colonel HCF Elliot spent many years as the Canadian President of the
Elliot Clan Society. His tireless dedication and passion will be greatly
missed.
J.D. Elliott
Second Regiment Texas Volunteers of Sam Houston's Army in the
Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836 the deciding battle of Texas Independence.
Elected captain of a company of dragoons-September 19, 1836.
"Heroes of San Jacinto."
James F. Elliott
Company A of Sam Houston's Army in the Battle of San Jacinto,
April 21, 1836 the deciding battle of Texas Independence.
"Heroes of San Jacinto."
Jean Elliot of Minto
(1727 - 1805)
Author of the best version of all of the traditional song The
Flowers of the Forest, published in 1776, commemorating the Battle of Flodden in
1513. Jean was the third daughter of Sir Gilbert Elliot of Minto.
Jerry Chris Elliott
Mr. Elliott served as a physicist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for over 40 years. During his meritorious career, he is a distinguished recipient of the the highest U.S. civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, for duties as the lead Retrofire Officer at NASA Mission Control Center during the aborted Apollo 13 space mission with safe return of the flight crew. He was also instrumental in the first landing of mankind on the moon, July 20, 1969.
Joel Elliott, Major, United States Calvary Officer
(???? - 1868)
The only Texas fort in the panhandle, known as Cantonment (est.
1875). Located in the North Fork of the Red River and was later changed to Fort Elliott
in memory of Major Joel Elliott, an officer killed in battle with the
indians in Indian Territory (OK) in February 1868. Wheeler County, Texas.
John Eliot, Sir, 'the Patriot'
(1592 - 1632)
Played a pivotal role in the downfall of Charles I and the
rise of English Democracy.
John Peter Elliott
John Peter Elliott of Ottawa, Ontario is well known throughout the Ottawa
Valley as being a prominant member of our region. He has been a founding member, director, president and consultant for
the following organisations; Winterlude (with the worlds longest skating
rink), The Canadian Tulip Festival, The Manotic Antique and Classic Boat
Society,The Steam Boat Floatilla, The Mississippi Lake Assoc. and
many more.
-- Don Lane
Middleton S. Elliott,
Surgeon
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk
of his life above and beyond the call of duty during engagements of Vera
Cruz on 21 and 22 April 1914. Surgeon Elliott was eminent in the efficient
establishment and operation of the base hospital, and in his cool judgment
and courage in supervising first-aid stations of the firing line and removing
the wounded. By his inspiring valor, steadfast perseverance, and selfless
dedication to duty, Surgeon Elliott reflected great credit upon himself
and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
"Old Man Elliott"
My gg-grandfather, "Old Man Elliott", had the distinction
of becoming the first casualty of the Meeker Massacre in Colorado. His
death, after fighting the Ute Indians so that the rest of the family could
escape, was recounted in papers throughout the state and he has become
a legend in the family for being one of the original settlers in the area.
-- Laura Clifford
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
(1919 - 2000)
Fifteenth Prime Minister of Canada. His mother was an Elliott, and he spoke publicly about his pride in his
Scottish roots. He also visted Redheugh with his boys. The Elliotts are
one of only two Scottish Clans that can claim to have provided Canada
with a prime minister and a Governor General (the other is the Campbells
-- Kim Cambell and the Marquess of Lorne). (More info on Wikipedia)
Robert M. Elliot,
Air Force Colonel
No. 195-M
MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS December 27, 1999
The remains of an American serviceman previously unaccounted-for from
the Vietnam War have been identified and are being returned to his family
for burial in the United States. More...
Roger Elliott, Major General
(16??-1714)
Half-brother of Alexander Spotswood, Governor of Virginia.
1683 Ensign in Tangier Regiment of foot (2nd Queen's) - equivalent
to 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry 1687/11/?? Already 1st Lieutenant of Grenadiers
in Earl of Bath's regiment of foot. (More info on Wikipedia)
Sam Elliott
(1944 - )
Actor. (More info on Wikipedia)
Thomas Stearns Eliot (T.S. Eliot)
(1888 - 1965)
An Anglo-American poet, critic, dramatist, and editor, Thomas Stearns
Eliot was a major innovator in modern English poetry, famous above all
for his revolutionary poem The Waste Land (1922). (More info on Wikipedia)
Walter Elliot
(1888 - 1958)
One of Scotland's great 20th-century politicians, helped to save
the blazing medieval Westminster Hall when the House of Commons was bombed
in 1941. (More info on Wikipedia)
William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans
(April 1, 1767 – January 19, 1845)
Known as William Elliot until 1823, was a British diplomat and politician. (More info on Wikipedia)
William Greenleaf Eliot
(1811 - 1887)
An American educator, Unitarian clergyman, and civic leader in Missouri. He is most famous for founding Washington University in St. Louis. (More info on Wikipedia)
Places or things
Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada. Visit their Web
site.
Elliott, Arkansas
Elliott, Illinois
Elliott, Indiana
Elliott, Iowa
Elliott, Maryland
Elliott, Missouri
Elliott, North Carolina
Elliott, North Dakota
Elliott, Oklahoma
Elliott, South Carolina
Elliott, Washington
Elliott Crossroad, Ohio
Elliott Knob, Virginia
Elliott Bay, Washington