Herbert drinkwater biography
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Herbert Drinkwater (1885 - 1935)
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Son of John Thomas Drinkwater and Mary Ellen (Whitworth) Drinkwater
[sibling(s) unknown]
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Biography
Herbert Drinkwater migrated from England to USA.
Herbert was born in 1885 and baptized 2 Aug 1885 in Saint Peter, Oldham, Lancashire.[1]
He passed away in 1935.
Sources
- ↑Child Baptism: "Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915"
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Drinkwater History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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- England
Etymology of Drinkwater
What does the name Drinkwater mean?
The name Drinkwater comes from a name for a literally comes from the words drink and water, but there are many interesting theories as to the reason for the nickname. The universal beverage in the Middle Ages was weak ale, perhaps the name was given to a teetotaler; or perhaps to a pauper unable to afford beer. Perhaps the name was given in irony to an innkeeper or a noted tippler. Some have even suggested that the name was given to diabetics who had voracious thirsts.
Early Origins of the Drinkwater family
The surname Drinkwater was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Drinkwater family
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4-term mayor of Scottsdale, Herb Drinkwater, dies at 61
Herb Drinkwater, who as a four-term mayor oversaw Scottsdale's transformation from sleepy village to a posh resort destination, has died of cancer. He was 61.
Drinkwater, who was diagnosed last year with salivary-duct cancer, died Sunday.The man known as "Mr. Scottsdale" spent nearly three decades in local government as a commissioner, councilman and mayor from 1980 to 1996.
Scottsdale's population and boundaries more than doubled during Drinkwater's tenure. Known for his salt-and-pepper beard and Stetson hat, Drinkwater was credited with defining the city's character and helping lure the Mayo Clinic and luxury resorts like the Princess.
"In many ways Mayor Drinkwater was Scottsdale," Mayor Sam Campana said. "He looked like, sounded like and dressed like he was mayor of the `West's Most Western Town.' "
"I tried to keep a list of the people who would ask a