First LadyBorn: 7/6/1921Birthplace: New York, New York Nancy Reagan was born Anne Frances Robbins in New York City. When she was six, her mother, actress Edith Luckett, married Dr. Loyal Davis, a…
(Maria Antonia Montoya)potterBorn: 1887Birthplace: San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico As a child of the Native American Tewa tribe, Maria was interested in pottery making, which was then in decline…
Protestant nunBorn: Jan. 3, 1816Birthplace: London, England Ayres came to the United States in 1836 and settled in New York City. She worked as a governess until 1845, when she decided to pursue a…
(Brian Warner)rock musicianBorn: 1/5/1969Birthplace: Canton, Ohio With such album titles as Smells Like Children (1995) and Antichrist Superstar (1996), with stage outfits and makeup that call to…
actressBorn: 4/4/1950Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan From 1995–1999 Christine Lahti stirred hearts as the tough and accomplished cardiologist Dr. Kate Austin on the drama series Chicago Hope—a…
BARROW, Washington, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Davidson County, Tenn., October 5, 1807; received a classical education; lawyer, private practice; Minister to Portugal, 1841-1844…
JENKINS, Robert, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Windsor Forges, Lancaster County, Pa., July 10, 1769; attended the common schools and the select school of Dr. Robert Smith of…
WHITE, Bartow, a Representative from New York; born in Yorktown, Westchester County, N.Y., November 7, 1776; attended the common schools and completed preparatory studies; studied medicine…
Senate Years of Service: 1897-1904Party: RepublicanHANNA, Marcus Alonzo, (father of Ruth Hanna McCormick), a Senator from Ohio; born in New Lisbon (now Lisbon), Columbiana County, Ohio,…
Senate Years of Service: 1925-1931Party: RepublicanDENEEN, Charles Samuel, a Senator from Illinois; born in Edwardsville, Madison County, Ill., May 4, 1863; raised in Lebanon, St. Clair County…
