MARTIN, David O’Brien, a Representative from New York; born in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., April 26, 1944; attended the public schools of Colton and Canton, N.Y.; graduated, Hugh C. Williams High…
FINCK, William Edward, a Representative from Ohio; born in Somerset, Perry County, Ohio, September 1, 1822; attended the public schools and St. Josephâs College; studied law; was admitted to…
FROST, Jonas Martin, a Representative from Texas; born in Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif., January 1, 1942; graduated from R.L. Paschal High School, Fort Worth, Tex., 1960; B.A. and B.J…
NELSON, Thomas, Jr., (father of Hugh Nelson), a Delegate from Virginia; born in Yorktown, Va., on December 26, 1738; attended private schools and was graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge…
Senate Years of Service: 1954-1954Party: RepublicanREYNOLDS, Samuel Williams, a Senator from Nebraska; born in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebr., August 11, 1890; attended the public schools;…
BROMWELL, Jacob Henry, a Representative from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 11, 1848; resided during his boyhood in Newport, Ky.; attended the public schools of Cincinnati and was…
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