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Stephenson, George

(Encyclopedia) Stephenson, George, 1781–1848, British engineer, noted as a locomotive builder. He learned to read and write in night school at the age of 18, while working in a colliery. He…

Benjamin STEPHENSON, Congress, IL (1822)

STEPHENSON, Benjamin, a Delegate from Illinois Territory; born in Kentucky, birth date unknown; moved to Illinois Territory in 1809 and settled in Randolph County; appointed as the first…

Boyd, Alan Stephenson

(Encyclopedia) Boyd, Alan Stephenson, 1922–2020, U.S. government official, first secretary of transportation (1967–69), b. Jacksonville, Fla. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he…

Isaac STEPHENSON, Congress, WI (1829-1918)

Senate Years of Service: 1907-1915Party: RepublicanSTEPHENSON, Isaac, (brother of Samuel Merritt Stephenson), a Representative and a Senator from Wisconsin; born in Yorkton near Fredericton,…

James STEPHENSON, Congress, VA (1764-1833)

STEPHENSON, James, a Representative from Virginia; born in Gettysburg, Pa., March 20, 1764; moved to Martinsburg, Va. (now West Virginia); volunteer rifleman under General St. Clair in his…

Royal Wedding Comparison

  Check out the differences and similarities between the two weddings.           Related Links The Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton Princess Diana Remembered…

Kate Expectations

Kate Expectations Great expectations and much speculation followed the announcement of Kate Middleton's pregnancy. Related Links Prince William and…

Your Royal Wedding 2011 One-Stop

Details on one of the most expensive celebrity weddings in history Related Links How Prince Charles and Diana's 1981 Royal Wedding ComparesBarely…

Saying "I Do" in England versus America

Saying "I Do" in England versus AmericaThe U.S. and England share many wedding traditions making their differences all the more interesting. by Jennie Wood Prince William and Kate…