devolving on
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Arran died unmarried in March 1609, the title devolving on his nephew James, 2nd marquess of Hamilton.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
When the land committee was formed he was made chairman, and on him fell practically all the onerous duties devolving on the committee during that period.
From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir
The first unpleasant duty devolving on me is described in the following order: Headquarters, Fort McHenry, Nov.
From Between the Lines Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After by Smith, Henry Bascom
In this battle the commander of the Confederate army, General Albert Sidney Johnston, was killed in the first day's fighting, the command devolving on General G. T. Beauregard.
From Ulysses S. Grant by Allen, Walter
The President and Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties usually devolving on such officers.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 by Various
