George Richards Minot — American Scientist born on December 02, 1885, died on February 25, 1950

Not to be confused with American historian and judge George Richards Minot (judge).. (wikipedia)

The possession of land seems to be a greater gratification to the pride and independence of men.
The stopping of the Judicial courts, had been blended, in the minds of some people, with the redress of grievances considered only as a mode of awakening the attention of the legislature.