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Memphis was founded on May 22, 1819 by a group of investors, John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson, [15] [16] and was incorporated as a city in 1826. [17] The city was named after the ancient capital of Egypt on the Nile River , itself named Memphis in Greek after the Egyptian name Mennefer for the Pyramid complex of pharaoh Pepi I ...
Raines was a suburb on the southern boundary of Memphis, Tennessee. It was located between West Junction, Oakville, and on the north of Whitehaven. In 1950 it had a population of 300. At some point in 1958, it was incorporated into the City of Memphis. [citation needed] One-man-band Joe Hill Louis was born here.
Andrew Raines (born 8 March 1986) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club, Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the son of Geoff Raines, a premiership centreman who played for Richmond, Collingwood, Essendon and Brisbane Bears.
Andrew Bellamy Wilmington, North Carolina: Coastal Carolina Wrestling Alliance / Carolina Wrestling Federation (1991–1994) [1] Don Belt Olive Hill, Kentucky: Eastern U.S. Championship Wrestling (1992–1994) [1] Tor Berg 1989-2000 Laughlin, Nevada: Ladies Professional Wrestling Association (1989-1992, 1998-2000) Scott Bickley Jacksonville ...
Andrew Love (November 21, 1941 – April 12, 2012) was an American saxophone player based in Memphis, Tennessee, best known for being a member of The Memphis Horns. Career [ edit ]
The Memphis Police Department was founded in 1827. [6] In 1878, the 55-man police department was devastated by the yellow fever epidemic with all 55 officers stricken, and 10 officers dying. [ 6 ] By 1927, the city's murder rate was 69.3 per 100,000 population, the highest in the country.
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In 1980, Thomas Carpenter became president of MSU; he was succeeded by V. Lane Rawlins in 1991. On July 1, 1994, Memphis State University changed its name again, to the current University of Memphis. V. Lane Rawlins served from 1991 to 2000; Dr. Ralph Faudree filled in as interim president for one year after V. Lane Rawlins' departure.