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Wendell Howes MEADE, Congress, KY (1912-1986)

MEADE, Wendell Howes, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Paintsville, Johnson County, Ky., January 18, 1912; attended the grade schools; was graduated from high school at Kentucky…

Ben Harper

musicianBorn: 10/28/1969Birthplace: Pomona, California Though he has never had a hit album, Ben Harper's unique combination of elements of blues revivalism, Jimi Hendrix-influenced rock, and '90s…

Edward Wester CREAL, Congress, KY (1883-1943)

CREAL, Edward Wester, a Representative from Kentucky; born in a log house near Mount Sherman, Larue County, Ky., November 20, 1883; attended the public schools of Hart and Larue Counties, Ky…

2014 Winter Olympics: Curling

Think shuffleboard on ice Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern Olympics Encyclopedia: Ancient Olympics Curling Through the Years…

Thomas Andrew LUKEN, Congress, OH (1925)

LUKEN, Thomas Andrew, (father of Charles J. Luken), a Representative from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, July 9, 1925; graduated from Purcell High School, 1942; A.B., Xavier…

Sterling PRICE, Congress, MO (1809-1867)

PRICE, Sterling, a Representative from Missouri; was born near Farmville, Prince Edward County, Va., on September 20, 1809; completed preparatory studies and attended Hampden-Sidney College,…

David Patterson DYER, Congress, MO (1838-1924)

DYER, David Patterson, (uncle of Leonidas Carstarphen Dyer), a Representative from Missouri; born in Henry County, Va., February 12, 1838; moved with his parents to Lincoln County, Mo., in…

MOREHEAD, James Turner, Congress, KY (1797-1854)

Senate Years of Service: 1841-1847 Party: Whig MOREHEAD, James Turner, a Senator from Kentucky; born near Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Ky., May 24, 1797; attended the public schools and…