(Encyclopedia) Vaughan, Sarah (Sarah Lois Vaughan), 1924–90, American jazz singer, b. Newark, N.J. Nicknamed “Sassie” and “the divine one,” she studied piano and organ, began singing in her church…
—By Karen Barss The story of human evolution began in Africa about six million years ago and it describes the very long process that our ancestors went through to ultimately become modern humans.…
McCRARY, George Washington, a Representative from Iowa; born near Evansville, Vanderburg County, Ind., August 29, 1835; moved to the Territory of Iowa in 1836 with his parents, who settled in…
SMITH, George Luke, a Representative from Louisiana; born in New Boston, Hillsboro County, N.H., December 11, 1837; completed preparatory studies and attended Union College, Schenectady, N.Y…
HANNAFORD, Mark Warren, a Representative from California; born in Woodrow, Lincoln County, Colo., February 7, 1925; attended public schools in Anderson, Ind.; B.A., Ball State University,…
FRENCH, Ezra Bartlett, a Representative from Maine; born in Landaff, Grafton County, N.H., September 23, 1810; attended the common schools and pursued an academic course; studied law in Bath,…
DANIEL, Wilbur Clarence (Dan), a Representative from Virginia; born in Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Va., May 12, 1914; grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County, Va.; educated in…
Senate Years of Service: 1870-1875Party: RepublicanLEWIS, John Francis, a Senator from Virginia; born in Lynnwood, Rockingham County, Va., March 1, 1818; attended an old field school; engaged…
KEIGHTLEY, Edwin William, a Representative from Michigan; born on a farm near Scott, Lagrange County, Ind., August 7, 1843; attended the common schools, Lagrange Academy, and Valparaiso…
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and daughter Harriet "In search of my mother's garden, I found my own."-Alice Walker
These women have followed in their mothers' footsteps:
Printers:
Sarah Goddard…
