A generic person is the name for a type of person, not a real one. These names are often used to describe different kinds of people.Famous CouplesJane and John Doe The Does have been around since…
KENDALL, Joseph Gowing, (son of Jonas Kendall), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Leominster, Worcester County, Mass., October 27, 1788; pursued classical studies; was graduated…
PLATT, Zephaniah, (father of Jonas Platt), a Delegate from New York; born in Huntington, Long Island, Suffolk County, N.Y., May 27, 1735; received an English education; studied law; was…
(Encyclopedia) umbrella, a small canopy used as a protection against the sun in China, Egypt, and elsewhere in remote antiquity. It was often an emblem of rank. During the Middle Ages the umbrella…
(Encyclopedia) Tumulty, Joseph Patrick, 1879–1954, American politician, b. Jersey City, N.J. After his admission to the bar, he practiced law in Jersey City (1902–8) and served in the New Jersey…
actorBorn: 3/8/1918Birthplace: Los Angeles Hearty, large character actor much like his father who first appeared as a teenager in 1933's Wild Boys of the Road. He worked in bit parts throughout the…
French Open (Roland Garros)(Paris, May 28–June 11, 2006)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6 (7–4).Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Svetlana…
CONKLING, Alfred, (father of Frederick Augustus Conkling and Roscoe Conkling), a Representative from New York; born in Amagansett, N.Y., October 12, 1789; was graduated from Union College,…
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 4/15/2009
Governor Gen. Rodney WILLIAMS Prime Min. Gaston BROWNE Dep. Prime Min. Lester BIRD Min. of…
