TALBOTT, Albert Gallatin, (uncle of William Clayton Anderson), a Representative from Kentucky; born near Paris, Bourbon County, Ky., April 4, 1808; moved with his parents to Clark County in…
(Encyclopedia) Devon cattleDevon cattledĕvˈən [key], breed of cattle originated in England and brought to America by colonists as early as 1623. They range in color from deep red to pale chestnut,…
(Encyclopedia) blight, general term for any sudden and severe plant disease or for the agent that causes it. The term is now applied chiefly to diseases caused by bacteria (e.g., bean blights and…
SINGISER, Theodore Frelinghuysen, a Delegate from the Territory of Idaho; born in Churchtown, Cumberland County, Pa., March 15, 1845; attended the common schools; learned the art of printing;…
(Encyclopedia) Morgan horse, breed of American light horse descended from a single progenitor—the famous Justin Morgan. Morgans are used as all-purpose light horses and are very popular on cattle…
(Encyclopedia) Stritch, Elaine, 1925–2014, American actress and singer, b. Detroit. Forthright and witty, with a commanding stage presence and a raspy singing voice, she had a long career in show…
GRANAHAN, Kathryn Elizabeth, (wife of William Thomas Granahan), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born Kathryn Elizabeth OâHay in Easton, Northampton County, Pa., December 7, 1894;…
Senate Years of Service: 1957-1969Party: DemocratCLARK, Joseph Sill, a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 21, 1901; attended Chestnut Hill Academy; graduated from…
OâNEILL, Thomas Phillip, Jr. (Tip), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass., December 9, 1912; graduated from St. Johnâs High School, 1931;…
STEELE, John, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Salisbury, N.C., November 16, 1764; attended Clioâs Nursery, near Statesville, N.C., and the English School, Salisbury, N.C.;…
