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Stonewall Jackson
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Stonewall Jackson
Educator, General / 1824 - 1863
Stonewall Jackson was a leading Confederate general during the U.S. Civil War, commanding forces at Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.
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Steve Harvey
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- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Capricorns
Steve Harvey
Film Actor, Television Actor, Radio Talk Show Host, Game Show Host, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1957 -
Comedian Steve Harvey is a radio and TV show host who has also written relationship advice books.
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Devil Anse Hatfield
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- Famous People Born in 1839
- Famous People Born in West Virginia
Devil Anse Hatfield
Murderer / 1839 - 1921
Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield led his family in their notorious and bloody feud with the McCoys during the late 1800s along the Kentucky-West Virginia border.
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Don Knotts
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
Don Knotts
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian / 1924 - 2006
Don Knotts was a comedic actor of film and television known for his roles on TV's The Andy Griffith Show and Three's Company. -
Mary Lou Retton
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Aquarians
Mary Lou Retton
Gymnast / 1968 -
Mary Lou Retton is a retired champion gymnast who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 1984 Olympics. She was featured on the Wheaties cereal box.
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Brad Paisley
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- Contemporary Country Stars
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Singers
Brad Paisley
Songwriter, Singer / 1972 -
Brad Paisley is a Grammy-winner country singer/songwriter and member of the Grand Ole Opry's Hall of Fame.
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profile name: Devil Anse Hatfield profile occupation: Murderer
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profile name: Don Knotts profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian
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profile name: Steve Harvey profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, Radio Talk Show Host, Game Show Host, Talk Show Host, Writer
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profile name: Mary Lou Retton profile occupation: Gymnast
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