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HILL, Clement Sidney, a Representative from Kentucky; born near Lebanon, Marion County, Ky., February 13, 1813; pursued academic studies; attended St. Maryâs College, St. Mary, Ky.; studied…
HARRISON, Carter Bassett, (son of Benjamin Harrison (1726-1791); brother of William Henry Harrison (1773-1841)), a Representative from Virginia; born in Charles City County, Va., ca.1756;…
(Mary Frances Reynolds)singer, dancer, actressBorn: 4/1/1932Birthplace: El Paso, Texas Singer, dancer and actress known for her tireless energy and pertness. Her films include Singin' in the Rain (…
DUFFY, Sean, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Hayward, Sawyer County, Wis.; October 3, 1971; B.A., St. Marys College, Winona, Minn., 1994; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St.…
EVANS, Thomas, a Representative from Virginia; born in Accomac County, Va.; attended the public schools and William and Mary College at Williamsburg; studied law and was admitted to the bar;…
In 1974 Mary Shields and Lolly Medley became the first two women to race in the Iditarod. Shields placed 23rd while Medley came in 26 minutes after her…
The first woman jockey was Alicia Meynell of England. She first competed in a four-mile race in York, England, in 1804. In 1934 Mary Hirsch became the…
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