federal agentBorn: 4/19/1903Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Leader of the “Untouchables”, Eliot Ness is remembered as the fearless lawman who helped bring down Al Capone in Chicago. Starting in 1929 he…
Major events in the life of professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. Read a biography of Lance Armstrong. by Erin Teare Martin and Beth Rowen 1971-1993 1995-1998 1999-2003 2004-Present…
(Encyclopedia) Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), organization established by Civil War veterans of the Union army and navy. Principal figures in the founding of the GAR were John A. Logan and Richard…
ROBERTS, William Randall, a Representative from New York; born in County Cork, Ireland, February 6, 1830; immigrated to the United States in July 1849; received a limited schooling; merchant…
McDILL, Alexander Stuart, a Representative from Wisconsin; born near Meadville, Crawford County, Pa., on March 18, 1822; attended Allegheny College; was graduated from Cleveland Medical…
HOOPER, Joseph Lawrence, a Representative from Michigan; born in Cleveland, Ohio, December 22, 1877; moved to Michigan with his parents, who settled in Battle Creek in 1891; attended the…
WILLIS, Albert Shelby, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ky., January 22, 1843; attended the common schools, and was graduated from the Louisville (Ky.) Male…
STUMP, Herman, a Representative from Maryland; born on Oakington farm, in Harford County, Md., August 8, 1837; pursued classical studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1856 and…
