(Encyclopedia) Knox, Philander ChaseKnox, Philander Chasefəlănˈdər [key], 1853–1921, U.S. cabinet member, b. Brownsville, Pa. He built up a fortune as a corporation lawyer in Pittsburgh. He was…
(Encyclopedia) Polk, James KnoxPolk, James Knoxpōk [key], 1795–1849, 11th President of the United States (1845–49), b. Mecklenburg co., N.C.
To the surprise of many, the new President proved to be…
SHIEL, George Knox, a Representative from Oregon; born in Ireland in 1825; immigrated to the United States and settled in New Orleans, La.; moved to Ohio; studied law; was admitted to the bar…
KNOX, James, a Representative from Illinois; born in Canajoharie, N.Y., July 4, 1807; attended Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., and was graduated from Yale College in 1830; studied law; was…
KNOX, Samuel, a Representative from Missouri; born in Blandford, Mass., on March 21, 1815; attended the common schools; was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., in 1836 and…
STEWART, John Knox, a Representative from New York; born in Perth, Fulton County, N.Y., October 20, 1853; moved with his parents to Amsterdam in 1860; attended the public schools and Amsterdam…
Senate Years of Service: 1904-1909; 1917-1921Party: Republican; RepublicanKNOX, Philander Chase, a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., May 6, 1853; attended…
KNOX, Victor Alfred, a Representative from Michigan; born on a farm in Chippewa County, Mich. (near Sault Ste. Marie), January 13, 1899; attended the public schools; engaged in farming until…
KNOX, William Shadrach, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Killingly, Conn., September 10, 1843; moved with his parents to Lawrence, Mass., in 1852; attended the public schools and…
POLK, James Knox, (brother of William Hawkins Polk), a Representative from Tennessee and 11th President of the United States; born near Little Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg County, N.C., November 2…
