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United States- Pendleton, IndianaPendleton, IndianaPendleton is a town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Pendleton, MissouriPendleton, MissouriPendleton is an incorporated village in Warren County, Missouri, United States. It had an estimated population of 53 in 2007.-References:...
- Pendleton, New YorkPendleton, New YorkPendleton is a town on the southern edge of Niagara County, New York, United States. It is east of the city of Niagara Falls and southwest of the city of Lockport. The population was 6,397 at the 2010 census.- History :...
- Pendleton, OregonPendleton, OregonPendleton is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. Pendleton was named in 1868 by the county commissioners for George H. Pendleton, Democratic candidate for Vice-President in the 1864 presidential campaign. The population was 16,612 at the 2010 census...
- Pendleton, South CarolinaPendleton, South CarolinaPendleton is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,966 at the 2000 census. It is a sister city of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland....
- Pendleton County, KentuckyPendleton County, KentuckyPendleton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population was 14,390. Its county seat is Falmouth.- Geography :...
- Pendleton, TexasPendleton, TexasPendleton is an unincorporated community in Bell County, Texas, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Pendleton has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76564....
- Pendleton County, West VirginiaPendleton County, West VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,196 people, 3,350 households, and 2,355 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 5,102 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
- Marine Corps Base Camp PendletonMarine Corps Base Camp PendletonMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the major West Coast base of the United States Marine Corps and serves as its prime amphibious training base...
, Oceanside, California - Pendleton, Cincinnati, OhioPendleton, Cincinnati, OhioPendleton is a small neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, located on the east side of Over-the-Rhine, north of the Central Business District, and south of Mount Auburn. It is home of the Pendleton Art Center...
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United Kingdom
- Pendleton, LancashirePendleton, LancashirePendleton is a small village in Ribble Valley, within the county of Lancashire, England. It is close to the towns of Whalley and Clitheroe. The village used to be a secluded village two miles from the A59, Liverpool to York main road, on the north west side of Pendle Hill at the bottom of the Nick...
, England - Pendleton, Greater ManchesterPendleton, Greater ManchesterPendleton is an inner city area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is about from Manchester city centre. The A6 dual carriageway skirts the east of the district....
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- Pendleton MurrahPendleton MurrahPendleton Murrah was the tenth Governor of Texas. His term in office coincided with the American Civil War.A native of South Carolina, Murrah graduated from Brown University in 1848. He moved to Texas and opened a law practice in Marshall. He ran and was defeated for the U.S...
(1824–1865), American politician, governor of Texas during the American Civil War - Pendleton WardPendleton WardPendleton "Pen" Ward is an American animator, musician, screenwriter and producer. He has worked on cartoons such as The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack , and created Adventure Time ....
(born 1982), American animator, musician, screenwriter, and producer
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- Alexander Swift "Sandie" PendletonSandie PendletonAlexander Swift "Sandie" Pendleton was an officer on the staff of Confederate Generals Thomas J. Jackson, Richard S. Ewell and Jubal A. Early during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:...
(1840-1864), Confederate staff officer serving Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson - Austin PendletonAustin PendletonAustin Pendleton is an American film, television, and stage actor, a playwright, and a theatre director and instructor.-Life and career:...
, (born 1940), American film, television, and stage actor - Brian Pendleton (1944-2001), guitarist with British group The Pretty Things in the 1960s
- Charles F. PendletonCharles F. PendletonCharles F. Pendleton was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 16, and July 17, 1953....
(1931-1953), soldier, Medal of Honor recipient in US Army during the Korean War - Chris PendletonChris PendletonChris Pendleton is an American amateur wrestler. Competing for Oklahoma State University, Pendleton won the NCAA Division I wrestling titles at 174 pounds in 2004 and 2005 and was a 3-time collegiate All-American. He defeated future two-time NCAA champion and Dan Hodge Trophy winner Ben Askren of...
(born 1982), American amateur wrestler, winner of the NCAA Division I wrestling titles in 2004 and 2005 - Don PendletonDon PendletonDon Pendleton was an author of fiction and nonfiction books, best known for his creation of American hero The Executioner: Mack Bolan.-Biography:...
(1927–1995), American author, creator of the Mack Bolan character - Edmund PendletonEdmund PendletonEdmund Pendleton was a Virginia politician, lawyer and judge, active in the American Revolutionary War. -Early years:...
(1721–1803), American politician, lawyer, and judge, delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia - Edmund Henry PendletonEdmund Henry PendletonEdmund Henry Pendleton was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Savannah, Georgia, Pendleton received a liberal schooling as a youth. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar, practicing for several years in Hyde Park, New York. He was county judge of Dutchess County, New York from 1830...
(1788-1862), U.S. Representative from New York - Edmund J. PendletonEdmund J. PendletonEdmund J. Pendleton was an American composer.-Early life:Pendleton was born in Cincinnati on 1 March 1899, and later attended Columbia University in New York.-Career:...
(1899-1987), American composer. - Edmund W. PendletonEdmund W. PendletonEdmund W. Pendleton is an American research and development engineer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor best known for his work on the X-53 flight research program. He joined the United States Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio in 1980. While employed there, he conducted wind...
American research and development engineer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor - Ellen Fitz PendletonEllen Fitz PendletonEllen Fitz Pendleton was an American college president. She was born at Westerly, R. I, and educated at Wellesley College and at Newnham College, Cambridge...
(1864–1936), American college president - Florence PendletonFlorence PendletonFlorence H. Pendleton is a former shadow senator from the District of Columbia.-Political career:* November 6, 1990 — elected shadow senator when office was created* November 8, 1994 — reelected shadow senator...
(c. 1926- ), former shadow senator from the District of Columbia - Freddie PendletonFreddie PendletonFreddie Pendleton is a retired professional boxer in the lightweight division.Known as "Fearless", Pendleton had a 1-5 amateur career & turned pro in 1982 losing to Rodney Watts at the Tropicana Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Pendleton won his first title in October 1985 knocking out...
(1963- ), retired professional boxer - George Cassety PendletonGeorge C. PendletonGeorge Cassety Pendleton was a Democratic politician who served as Texas State Representative and Speaker, Lieutenant Governor of Texas, and U.S. Representative from the 7th District of Texas....
(1845-1913), Democratic politician, Texas State Representative and Speaker, TX Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Representative - George H. PendletonGeorge H. PendletonGeorge Hunt Pendleton was a Representative and a Senator from Ohio. Nicknamed "Gentleman George" for his demeanor, he was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States during the Civil War in 1864, running as a peace Democrat with war Democrat George B. McClellan; they lost to...
(1825–1889), American politician, senator from Ohio, eponym of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act - Henry PendletonHenry PendletonHenry Pendleton was an English churchman, a theologian and controversialist.-Life:He was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, where he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity, 18 July 1552...
(c. 1521-1557), English churchman, theologian - Jack J. PendletonJack J. PendletonJack J. Pendleton was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.-Biography:...
(1918–1944), US Army soldier and WWII Medal of Honor recipient - James "Jim" Edward PendletonJim PendletonJames Edward Pendleton , was an American professional baseball player, an outfielder in the Major Leagues between 1953 and 1962. The native of St. Charles, Missouri, played for the Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and Houston Colt .45s...
(1924—1996), American professional baseball player - James Madison PendletonJames Madison PendletonJames Madison Pendleton was a leading 19th century Baptist preacher, educator and theologian.-Early life:James Madison Pendleton was born November 20, 1811, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, the son of John Pendleton and Frances Jackson Thompson. He was named for President James Madison. When he...
(1811-1891), 19th century Baptist preacher, educator and theologian - James Monroe PendletonJames M. PendletonJames Monroe Pendleton was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in North Stonington, Connecticut, Pendleton attended school in North Stonington and Suffield, Connecticut....
(1822-1889), U.S. Representative from Rhode Island - Joey PendletonJoey PendletonJoey Pendelton is a Democratic member of the Kentucky Senate, representing the 3rd District since 1992. He is currently Minority Whip. His district includes Christian, Logan, and Todd counties....
Democratic member and Minority Whip of the Kentucky Senate - John Pendleton, Jr.John Pendleton, Jr.John Pendleton, Jr. was the acting Governor of Virginia for a short period of time in 1799.-References:...
(1749–1806), acting Governor of Virginia in 1799 - John Overton PendletonJohn O. PendletonJohn Overton Pendleton was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born in Wellsburg, West Virginia , Pendleton moved with his parents to Wheeling, West Virginia , in 1851....
(1851–1916), U.S. Representative from West Virginia - John Strother PendletonJohn PendletonJohn Strother Pendleton , nicknamed "The Lone Star", was a nineteenth century congressman, diplomat, lawyer and farmer from Virginia....
(1802–1868), nineteenth century Virginia congressman, diplomat, lawyer and farmer - Joseph Henry PendletonJoseph Henry PendletonMajor General Joseph Henry Pendleton was a United States Marine Corps general for whom Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is named...
(1860–1942), American Marine Corps general, eponym of Camp Pendleton - Karen PendletonKaren PendletonKaren Pendleton was born August 1, 1946 in North Hollywood, California. She was an original Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer on ABC television from 1955-1958. She was one of only nine Mouseketeers who were on the show during its entire original run. Karen toured Australia in 1959 and 1960 with a...
(1946- ), an original Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer - Lance Michael PendletonLance PendletonLance Michael Pendleton is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.-Early life:...
(1983- ), American professional baseball player - Linwood PendletonLinwood PendletonLinwood Pendleton is an American environmental economist and is the current Acting Chief Economist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
(1964- ), American environmental economist, Acting Chief Economist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). - Louis Christopher PendletonLouis PendletonLouis Christopher Pendleton was an African American dentist, businessman, and civic leader in Shreveport, Louisiana, who organized the civil rights movement in his city through the formation of the interest group known as "Blacks United for Lasting Leadership", which successfully lobbied for...
(1931-2007), African American dentist, businessman, and civil rights leader - Moses PendletonMoses PendletonMoses Pendleton is a choreographer, dancer and the artistic director of MOMIX. MOMIX is a dance company that he formed in 1981 as an offshoot of the ground-breaking Pilobolus, which he had co-founded while a senior at Dartmouth College in 1971. He remained a full-time member with the company...
(1949- ), choreographer, dancer and artistic director of dance company MOMIX - Nat PendletonNat PendletonNathaniel Greene "Nat" Pendleton was an American Olympic wrestler and film actor.-Early life:Pendleton was born in Davenport, Iowa to Adelaide E. and Nathaniel G. Pendleton. He studied at Columbia University where he began his wrestling career. He was twice Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling...
(1895–1967), American Olympic wrestler and film actor - Nathanael Pendleton (1756-1821), US lawyer and judge during the American Revolutionary War and afterward
- Nathanael G. PendletonNathanael G. PendletonNathanael Greene Pendleton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, and the father of George Hunt Pendleton.Born in Savannah, Georgia, August 25, 1793, he moved to New York City with his parents...
(1793–1861), U.S. Representative from Ohio - Philip Clayton PendletonPhilip C. PendletonPhilip Clayton Pendleton was briefly a United States federal judge in Virginia.A native of Berkeley County, Virginia , Pendleton attended Princeton University, graduating in 1796, and Dickinson College...
(1779–1863), US federal judge in Virginia - Randy PendletonRandy PendletonRandall George Pendleton, known as Randy Pendleton , was a businessman from Andrews, Texas, and later a lobbyist in Austin, who served as a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961–1969....
(1937-2009), businessman, lobbyist, Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives - Sandie PendletonSandie PendletonAlexander Swift "Sandie" Pendleton was an officer on the staff of Confederate Generals Thomas J. Jackson, Richard S. Ewell and Jubal A. Early during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:...
(1840-1864), Confederate staff officer serving Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson - Steve PendletonSteve PendletonSteve Pendleton was an American film actor. He appeared in over 150 films between 1923 and 1960. He died in Pasadena, California, aged 76.-Selected filmography:* Manslaughter * Seas Beneath...
(1908–1984), American film actor. - Terry PendletonTerry PendletonTerry Lee Pendleton is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball, and a former hitting coach and current first base coach of the Atlanta Braves. He played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, but he also spent time with the Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas...
(born 1960), American professional baseball player 1984–1998 - Victoria PendletonVictoria PendletonVictoria Louise Pendleton MBE is a British Olympic and world champion track cyclist. Her father, Max, was also a British national grass-track cycling champion.-Early years:...
(born 1980), English track cyclist - William Frederic PendletonWilliam Frederic PendletonWilliam Frederic Pendleton was the first Executive Bishop of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, in Bryn Athyn, PA.-Biography:...
(1845-1927), first Executive Bishop of General Church of the New Jerusalem - William N. PendletonWilliam N. PendletonWilliam Nelson Pendleton was an American teacher, Episcopal priest, and soldier. He served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, noted for his position as Gen. Robert E. Lee's chief of artillery for most of the conflict...
(1809–1883), American teacher, Episcopal priest, and Confederate general - William W. PendletonWilliam W. PendletonWilliam W. Pendleton is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.-References:...
former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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- Pendleton Civil Service Reform ActPendleton Civil Service Reform ActThe Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of United States is a federal law established in 1883 that stipulated that government jobs should be awarded on the basis of merit. The act provided selection of government employees competitive exams, rather than ties to politicians or political affiliation...
, 1883 law of the US Congress establishing the United States Civil Service Commission - Pendleton Woolen MillsPendleton Woolen MillsPendleton Woolen Mills is an American apparel manufacturing company located in Portland, Oregon, United States.-Company origins:The company’s roots began in 1863 when Thomas L. Kay made a transcontinental trek to the west coast and began working in the woolen mills in Oregon. He went on to opened...
, Pendleton, Oregon, USA, best known for its usually-plaid woollen shirts - Pendleton WhiskyPendleton WhiskyPendleton is a brand of Canadian whisky that is distilled in Canada and imported, bottled, and distributed by Hood River Distillers in Hood River, Oregon. The distillery of origin is considered proprietary information by Hood River Distillers. The raw whisky is blended with glacial fed water from...
, a premium Canadian Whisky imported and bottled by Hood River Distillers in Hood River, Oregon. - Pendleton AirportPendleton AirportPendleton Airport, , is located northwest of Pendleton, Ontario, Canada, east of Ottawa. The airfield is currently operated by the Gatineau Gliding Club.-History:...
, near Ottawa, Canada - Pendleton (band)Pendleton (band)Pendleton was a four piece skate punk band from Manchester, England. They were formed in 2000 and went through several incarnations before becoming Pendleton in 2002 when several of the band members met at the University of Salford...
, a punk band from Manchester, England - Pendleton's LithographyPendleton's LithographyPendleton's Lithography was a lithographic print studio in 19th-century Boston, Massachusetts, established by brothers William S. Pendleton and John B. Pendleton . Though relatively short-lived, in its time the firm was prolific, printing portraits, landscape views, sheet music covers, and...
, Boston, established by William S. Pendleton (1795-1879) and John B. Pendleton (1798-1866) - Pendleton 8, a nickname given to the eight soldiers involved in the Hamdania incidentHamdania incidentThe Hamdania incident refers to an incident involving members of the United States Marines in relation to the shooting death of a possible insurgent Iraqi man on April 26, 2006 in Al Hamdania, a small village west of Baghdad near Abu Ghraib...
because of their confinement at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton - Pendelton State University, fictional university on the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun (note different spelling)
- Erina Pendleton, a character from the anime/manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure