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George OUTLAW, Congress, NC (1825)

OUTLAW, George, (cousin of David Outlaw), a Representative from North Carolina; born near Windsor, Bertie County, N.C., birth date unknown; educated by private teachers and in the common…

Oscars Awarded Posthumously

The Question: Who was the first actor to receive an Oscar posthumously? The Answer: The only actor to win an Oscar posthumously was Peter Finch, who…

William Taylor ZENOR, Congress, IN (1846-1916)

ZENOR, William Taylor, a Representative from Indiana; born near Corydon, Harrison County, Ind., April 30, 1846; attended the common schools and the seminary of James G. May; studied law in New…

Presidential Trivia

Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? by Borgna Brunner Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and…

Tibetan art and architecture

(Encyclopedia) Tibetan art and architecture have been almost entirely religious in character (see Tibetan Buddhism). The art of Tibetan Lamaism retains strong elements drawn from the forms of both…

Harlan MATHEWS, Congress, TN (1927)

Senate Years of Service: 1993-1994Party: DemocratMATHEWS, Harlan, a Senator from Tennessee; born in Sumiton, Walker County, Ala., January 17, 1927; attended the Alabama public schools;…

Thomas Peter AKERS, Congress, MO (1828-1877)

AKERS, Thomas Peter, a Representative from Missouri; born in Knox County, Ohio, October 4, 1828; attended school in Cleveland, Ohio; was graduated from an Ohio college; studied law; was…

John ARMSTRONG, Congress, PA (1717-1795)

ARMSTRONG, John, (father of James Armstrong and John Armstrong, Jr. [1758-1843]), a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Brookbor, County Fermanagh, Ireland, October 13, 1717; attended school…

George Walker CRAWFORD, Congress, GA (1798-1872)

CRAWFORD, George Walker, a Representative from Georgia; born in Columbia County, Ga., December 22, 1798; was graduated from Princeton College in 1820; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…

William Parker CUTLER, Congress, OH (1812-1889)

CUTLER, William Parker, a Representative from Ohio; born in Marietta, Ohio, July 12, 1812; attended the common schools and Ohio University at Athens; engaged in agricultural pursuits; member…