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James COCHRAN, Congress, NY (1769-1848)

COCHRAN, James, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., on February 11, 1769; was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1788; studied law; was admitted to the bar;…

COCHRAN, James, Congress, NY (1769-1848)

COCHRAN, James, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., on February 11, 1769; was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1788; studied law; was admitted to the bar;…

Joseph Hendrix HIMES, Congress, OH (1885-1960)

HIMES, Joseph Hendrix, a Representative from Ohio; born in New Oxford, Adams County, Pa., August 15, 1885; attended the public schools, Gettysburg College, and Pennsylvania State College;…

James Leonard HODGES, Congress, MA (1790-1846)

HODGES, James Leonard, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., April 24, 1790; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Elias BROWN, Congress, MD (1793-1857)

BROWN, Elias, a Representative from Maryland; born near Baltimore, Md., on May 9, 1793; attended the common schools; presidential elector on the ticket of Monroe and Tompkins in 1820 and on…

Clement DORSEY, Congress, MD (1778-1848)

DORSEY, Clement, a Representative from Maryland; born near Oaklands in Anne Arundel County, Md., in 1778; attended St. John’s College, Annapolis, Md.; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

Benjamin ESTIL, Congress, VA (1780-1853)

ESTIL, Benjamin, a Representative from Virginia; born in Hansonville (now Russell County), Va., March 13, 1780; received an academic education, and attended Washington Academy (now Washington…

2000 Olympics: Tennis

MEN Singles: 1. Yevgeny Kafelnikov, RUS def. 2. Tommy Haas, GER 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; 3. Arnaud Di Pasquale, FRA def. Roger Federer, SWI 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (7-9), 6-3. Doubles: 1. Sebastien…

Science Projects for Beginners: Biology Projects

Biology ProjectsScience Projects for BeginnersBiology ProjectsWhat Foods Attract Ants?Do Loud Noises Affect Heart Rate? Which Foods Do Molds Love Best? You run into the kitchen after a hard…

Great Ape Profiles

Great Ape Profiles by Holly Hartman Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) The largest Great Ape Males: 400 pounds (180 kg); up to 6 feet (1.8 m) standingFemales: 200 pounds (90 kg); up to 5 feet (1.5 m…