(James Bayard), 1825–78, U.S. poet, novelist, and travel writer.
1685–1731, English mathematician.
born 1933, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
1864–1940, U.S. naval architect.
1644?–1729, American physician, clergyman, and poet; born in England.
(“Father Taylor”), 1793–1871, U.S. Methodist clergyman.
1856–1915, U.S. inventor.
1613–67, English prelate and theological writer.
1784–1854, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1820–21, 1825–27.
1885–1966, U.S. composer, music critic, and author.
1901–87, U.S. army general and diplomat: chief of staff 1955–59; chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff 1962–64.
1874–1959, U.S. lawyer, industrialist, and diplomat.
born 1930, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
1917–94, U.S. short-story writer, novelist, and playwright.
born 1912, U.S. biographer, humorist, and newspaperman.
1817–80, English playwright and editor.
(“Old Rough and Ready”), 1784–1850, 12th president of the U.S. 1849–50: major general during the Mexican War and commander of the army of the Rio Grande 1846.