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Lemuel WHITMAN, Congress, CT (1780-1841)

WHITMAN, Lemuel, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Farmington, Conn., June 8, 1780; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1800; taught in a seminary in…

John Thomas WILSON, Congress, OH (1811-1891)

WILSON, John Thomas, a Representative from Ohio; born in Bell, Highland County, Ohio, April 16, 1811; received a limited schooling; engaged in mercantile and agricultural pursuits; during the…

As You Like It

The Question: I'm looking for a Shakespeare quote that begins: Tongues in trees, . . . in brooks . . . Any ideas? The Answer: What a…

2004 Grammy Awards

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2005. Record: “Here We Go…

Hugh Reid BELKNAP, Congress, IL (1860-1901)

BELKNAP, Hugh Reid, a Representative from Illinois; born in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, September 1, 1860; attended the public schools, Adams Academy, Quincy, Mass., and Phillips Academy,…

Samuel BRECK, Congress, PA (1771-1862)

BRECK, Samuel, (brother of Daniel Breck), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Boston, Mass., July 17, 1771; attended the Royal Military School of Loreze, France; moved to Pennsylvania…

Stewart Granger

(James Leblanche Stewart)actorBorn: 5/6/1913Birthplace: London, England Dashing actor known best for his deep voice and the flourish with which he approached roles as a swashbuckler. He made his…

John TEST, Congress, IN (1771-1849)

TEST, John, a Representative from Indiana; born in Salem, N.J., November 12, 1771; moved with his parents to Philadelphia, Pa., and attended the common schools; moved to Fayette County, Pa.,…

Luther BADGER, Congress, NY (1785-1869)

BADGER, Luther, a Representative from New York; born in Partridgefield (now Peru), Mass., April 10, 1785; moved with his father to New York in 1786; attended Hamilton College in 1807; studied…