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Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton

The Question: Which former vice president shot the Secretary of the Treasury in a duel? The Answer: Thomas Jefferson's vice president Aaron…

Aaron SCHOCK, Congress, IL (1981)

SCHOCK, Aaron, a Representative from Illinois; born in Morris, Stevens County, Minn.; May 28, 1981; attended Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Ill., 1999-2002; B. S., Bradley University,…

Douglas WALGREN, Congress, PA (1940)

WALGREN, Douglas, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y., December 28, 1940; attended the public schools of Mount Lebanon, Pa.; graduated from Mount Lebanon…

Douglas, Archibald, 3d earl of Douglas

(Encyclopedia) Douglas, Archibald, 3d earl of Douglas, 1328?–1400?, Scottish nobleman; illegitimate son of Sir James de Douglas, lord of Douglas. In 1361 he became constable of Edinburgh and in 1364…

Aaron OGDEN, Congress, NJ (1756-1839)

Senate Years of Service: 1801-1803Party: FederalistOGDEN, Aaron, a Senator from New Jersey; born in Elizabeth (formerly Elizabethtown), N.J., December 3, 1756; graduated from the College of…

Aaron MATSON, Congress, NH (1770-1855)

MATSON, Aaron, a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Plymouth, Mass., in 1770; moved to Cheshire County, N.H.; judge of probate of Cheshire County; member of the state house of…

Aaron VANDERPOEL, Congress, NY (1799-1870)

VANDERPOEL, Aaron, a Representative from New York; born in Kinderhook, Columbia County, N.Y., February 5, 1799; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1820 and…

Aaron WARD, Congress, NY (1790-1867)

WARD, Aaron, (uncle of Elijah Ward), a Representative from New York; was born in Sing Sing (now Ossining), N.Y., on July 5, 1790; completed preparatory studies in Mount Pleasant Academy;…

Aaron SHAW, Congress, IL (1811-1887)

SHAW, Aaron, a Representative from Illinois; born near Goshen, Orange County, N.Y., December 19, 1811; attended Montgomery Academy, New York; studied law in Goshen, N.Y.; was admitted to the…

Aaron LYLE, Congress, PA (1759-1825)

LYLE, Aaron, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Mount Bethel, Northampton County, Pa., November 17, 1759; attended the common schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; served in the…