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Jeremiah McLain RUSK, Congress, WI (1830-1893)

RUSK, Jeremiah McLain, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Malta, Morgan County, Ohio, June 17, 1830; received a limited schooling; moved to Vernon County, Wis., in 1853 and engaged in…

Milton George URNER, Congress, MD (1839-1926)

URNER, Milton George, (uncle of James Samuel Simmons), a Representative from Maryland; born in the Liberty district, Frederick County, Md., July 29, 1839; attended the common schools, Freeland…

Nathan Taylor STRATTON, Congress, NJ (1813-1887)

STRATTON, Nathan Taylor, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Pilesgrove Township, Salem County, N.J., near Swedesboro, March 17, 1813; attended the common schools; moved to Mullica Hill…

Gerry Eastman STUDDS, Congress, MA (1937-2006)

STUDDS, Gerry Eastman, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Mineola, Nassau County, N.Y., May 12, 1937; attended the public schools in Cohasset and Derby Academy in Hingham, Mass.; B.A…

Alvin SAUNDERS, Congress, NE (1817-1899)

Senate Years of Service: 1877-1883Party: RepublicanSAUNDERS, Alvin, (grandfather of William Henry Harrison [1896-1990]), a Senator from Nebraska; born in Fleming County, Ky., July 12, 1817;…

Ralph Emerson BAILEY, Congress, MO (1878-1948)

BAILEY, Ralph Emerson, a Representative from Missouri; born in Cainsville, Harrison County, Mo., July 14, 1878; moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Benton, Franklin County, in…

Thomas Raymond BALL, Congress, CT (1896-1943)

BALL, Thomas Raymond, a Representative from Connecticut; born in New York City, February 12, 1896; attended the public schools, Anglo-Saxon School, Paris, France, Heathcote School, Harrison, N…

John Tyler

Born: 3/29/1790Birthplace: Charles City County, Va. John Tyler was born in Charles City County, Va., on March 29, 1790. A William and Mary graduate, he entered law practice and politics, serving in…

Sam Blakeley HALL, Jr., Congress, TX (1924-1994)

HALL, Sam Blakeley, Jr., a Representative from Texas; born in Marshall, Harrison County, Tex., January 11, 1924; graduated from Marshall public schools, 1940; A.A., College of Marshall (now…