a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 2. a system of measurement: liquid measure. 3. an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 4. the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard:
History & Grounds. William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time.
James is the most common name for US Presidents. There have been six Jameses, namely Madison, Monroe, Polk, Buchanan, Garfield and Carter. Next is John and William, e â¦ ach with 4, then George, with 3, and finally 2 of Andrew and Franklin. + 42 others found this useful.