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Alan WOOD, Jr., Congress, PA (1834-1902)

WOOD, Alan, Jr., (nephew of John Wood), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 6, 1834; attended private schools; employed in his father’s mill at Delaware Iron…

John WOOD, Congress, PA (1816-1898)

WOOD, John, (uncle of Alan Wood, Jr.), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., September 6, 1816; attended the Friends Society schools of Philadelphia; employed by his…

Thomas Ash TOMLINSON, Congress, NY (1802-1872)

TOMLINSON, Thomas Ash, a Representative from New York; born in New York City in March 1802; attended the schools of Champlain and Plattsburgh, N.Y.; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Gustavus SESSINGHAUS, Congress, MO (1838-1887)

SESSINGHAUS, Gustavus, a Representative from Missouri; born in Koela, Prussia, November 8, 1838; pursued preparatory studies; immigrated to the United States and settled in St. Louis, Mo.;…

Anthony Quinn

(Antonio Quiñones)actorBorn: 4/21/1915Birthplace: Chihuahua, Mexico This Irish-Mexican actor first appeared on film in 1936. After a long succession of bit parts, he won two Oscars (Viva Zapata!…

Reuben Knecht BACHMAN, Congress, PA (1834-1911)

BACHMAN, Reuben Knecht, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Williams Township, Northampton County, Pa., August 6, 1834; attended the common schools; taught school for several years;…

Jeremiah BROWN, Congress, PA (1785-1858)

BROWN, Jeremiah, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Little Britain (now Fulton) Township, Lancaster County, Pa., April 14, 1785; engaged in milling and agricultural pursuits; member…

Charles CLAYTON, Congress, CA (1825-1885)

CLAYTON, Charles, a Representative from California; born in Derbyshire, England, October 5, 1825; attended the public schools; alcalde of Santa Clara, Calif., 1849-1850; founded, Santa Clara…