Sumner


Charles, 1811–74, U.S. statesman.
James Batcheller
[bach-uh-ler] /ˈbætʃ ə lər/ (Show IPA), 1887–1955, U.S. biochemist: Nobel prize 1946.
William Graham, 1840–1910, U.S. sociologist and economist.
a male given name.
Contemporary Examples

CBS Staffer Alleges Redstone Abuse Peter Lauria July 29, 2010
Sumner’s Witch Hunt Peter Lauria July 19, 2010
Murdoch’s Next Move Kim Masters February 23, 2009
Sex War at MTV Peter Lauria June 1, 2010
Why Stephen Colbert Deserves South Carolina’s Senate Seat Michelle Cottle December 11, 2012

Historical Examples

Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20) Charles Sumner
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 Adam Gurowski
Charles Sumner; his Complete Works, v. 4-20 Charles Sumner
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 Adam Gurowski
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20) Charles Sumner

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