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James ABERCROMBIE, Congress, AL (1795-1861)

ABERCROMBIE, James, a Representative from Alabama; born in Hancock County, Ga., in 1795; attended the common schools; moved to Alabama about 1812 and settled in Monroe (now Dallas) County, and…

Samuel George ANDREWS, Congress, NY (1796-1863)

ANDREWS, Samuel George, a Representative from New York; born in Derby, Conn., October 16, 1796; attended the public schools and a classical academy in Chester, Conn.; moved to New York in 1815…

Charles Simeon BAKER, Congress, NY (1839-1902)

BAKER, Charles Simeon, a Representative from New York; born in Churchville, Monroe County, N.Y., February 18, 1839; attended the common schools, Cary Collegiate Institute of Oakfield, and the…

Hugh Anderson HARALSON, Congress, GA (1805-1854)

HARALSON, Hugh Anderson, a Representative from Georgia; born near Penfield, Greene County, Ga., November 13, 1805; attended the common schools and was also instructed by private tutors; was…

Marion BIGGS, Congress, CA (1823-1910)

BIGGS, Marion, a Representative from California; born near Curryville, Pike County, Mo., May 2, 1823; attended the common schools; moved to California in 1850; returned to Missouri; was…

Timothy CHILDS, Congress, NY (1785-1847)

CHILDS, Timothy, a Representative from New York; born in Pittsfield, Mass., in 1785; moved to Rochester, N.Y.; was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., in 1811; studied law;…

Vincent MATHEWS, Congress, NY (1766-1846)

MATHEWS, Vincent, a Representative from New York; born at “Matthew’s Field,” near Newburgh, Orange County, N.Y., June 29, 1766; pursued an academic course in Noah Webster’s School,…

Samuel McKEE, Congress, KY (1774-1826)

McKEE, Samuel, a Representative from Kentucky; born near Lexington, Augusta (now Rockbridge) County, Va., October 13, 1774; was graduated from Liberty Hall Academy (now Washington and Lee…

Richard Bland LEE, Congress, VA (1761-1827)

LEE, Richard Bland, (brother of Henry Lee), a Representative from Virginia; born at “Leesylvania,” in Prince William County, Va., January 20, 1761; pursued English and classical studies in…