St. clair
Arthur, 1736–1818, American Revolutionary War general, born in Scotland: 1st governor of the Northwest Territory, 1787–1802.
a river in the N central U.S. and S Canada, flowing S from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair, forming part of the boundary between Michigan and Ontario. 41 miles (66 km) long.
Lake, a lake between SE Michigan and Ontario, Canada. 26 miles (42 km) long; 460 sq. mi. (1190 sq. km).
Historical Examples
St. Clair marches, Wayne marches, Irving follows with his regiment.
The Little Red Foot Robert W. Chambers
“Mrs. St. Clair’s child ought to have that,” said Miss Macy.
Daisy Elizabeth Wetherell
Now Mr. St. Clair thought it would be a pleasant thing to go to mill, and asked if he might go in the place of Mr. Stimpcett.
Harper’s Young People, February 17, 1880 Various
On the 5th of July, St. Clair had to face a bitter necessity.
Washington and his Comrades in Arms George Wrong
Mrs. St. Clair, who was not to be in the party, inspected each girl with motherly interest before the start.
The Motor Maids’ School Days Katherine Stokes
“Never in my life,” answered Miss St. Clair, wiping her eyes.
At the Sign of the Jack O’Lantern Myrtle Reed
Sherburne was his neat and orderly self again and St. Clair was fully his equal.
The Scouts of Stonewall Joseph A. Altsheler
One morning she awoke with the conviction that there was a letter for her at St. Clair.
A Singer from the Sea Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
It was two miles to St. Clair, but Denas walked there very rapidly.
A Singer from the Sea Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
It had been thought best for the bride to go to St. Clair by sea.
A Singer from the Sea Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
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