SULLIVAN, Timothy Daniel, a Representative from New York; born in New York City July 23, 1862; attended public schools; businessman, real estate and theatrical; member of the New York state…
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KOONTZ, William Henry, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Somerset, Somerset County, Pa., July 15, 1830; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1851…
MEADE, Richard Kidder, a Representative from Virginia; born near Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Va., July 29, 1803; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…
GARMATZ, Edward Alexander, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., February 7, 1903; attended the public schools and Polytechnic Institute; engaged in the electrical business…
KELLER, Oscar Edward, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Helenville, Jefferson County, Wis., July 30, 1878; attended the public schools and the University of Wisconsin at Madison; moved…
HOLT, Joseph Franklin, III, a Representative from California; born in Springfield, Hampden County, Mass., July 6, 1924; moved to Los Angeles, Calif., with his parents when one year of age;…