Researching Edward Colman
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2789 people with the Colman surname? In that year Colman was ranked number 1426 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Edward means "Guardian of prosperity" and is of English origin.
Records of Edward Colman on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Edward Colman and the Colman Family History
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Some Famous People called Edward Colman
Edward Colman (cinematographer)
Edward Colman (January 25, 1905 – January 24, 1995) was an American cinematographer. He had a prolific relationship with Walt Disney Studios; beginning his relationship with that studio in 1953 as cinematographer for the television series Dragnet. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1956 for his work on that program. He also directed many live action films for Disney; notably earning Academy Award nominations for his cinematography for the films The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) and Mary Poppins (1964).
Source: Edward Colman (cinematographer), Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Edward Colman (serjeant-at-arms)
Edward Colman (c.1734–1815) was an English army officer, politician and official.
He was the son of William Colman of Gornhay, Tiverton, Devon. He joined the Army and rose to the rank of Major before retiring in 1775.
Colman was MP for Orford from 1768 to 1771. He was appointed Clerk of the robes and wardrobes (1770–75), Gentleman usher of the privy chamber (1771–75) and Serjeant-at-Arms of the British House of Commons (1775–1805). He was married, and had two sons and two daughters.
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