(Encyclopedia) complexity, in science, field of study devoted to the process of self-organization. The basic concept of complexity is that all things tend to organize themselves into patterns, e.g.,…
(Encyclopedia) Annapolis Annapolis ənăpˈəlĭs [key], city (2020 pop. 40,812), state capital and seat of Anne Arundel co., central Md., on the south bank of the Severn River…
Entrepreneur, railroad and steamship executiveBorn: October 27, 1819Birthplace: Branford, Conn. Henry Plant grew up in Connecticut. Rather than attend college as his family had hoped, he became a…
McHENRY, James, a Delegate from Maryland; born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, November 16, 1753; pursued classical studies; immigrated to the United States about 1771 and settled in…
CREIGHTON, William, Jr., a Representative from Ohio; born in Berkeley County, Va., October 29, 1778; was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.; studied law; was admitted to the bar…
CULPEPPER, John, a Representative from North Carolina; born near Wadesboro, Anson County, N.C., in 1761; attended the public schools; became a minister in the Baptist Church; presented…
Senate Years of Service: 1824-1825; 1825-1829Party: Adams-Clay Republican; AdamsBOULIGNY, Charles Dominique Joseph, (uncle of John Edward Bouligny), a Senator from Louisiana; born in New…
BRADLEY, William Czar, (son of Stephen Row Bradley), a Representative from Vermont; born in Westminster, Vt., March 23, 1782; received his early education in the schools of Cheshire, Conn.,…
Senate Years of Service: 1822-1825Party: Democratic Republican; Adams-Clay RepublicanBROWN, Ethan Allen, a Senator from Ohio; born in Darien, Conn., July 4, 1776; pursued academic studies;…
NEWTON, Thomas, Jr., a Representative from Virginia; born in Norfolk, Va., November 21, 1768; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the Virginia bar and commenced…
