(Encyclopedia) Roget, Peter MarkRoget, Peter Markrōzhāˈ [key], 1779–1869, English physician and lexicographer. For 50 years while he practiced medicine and was secretary of the Royal Society (1827–49…
(Encyclopedia) Spitz, Mark Andrew, 1950–, American swimmer, b. Modesto, Calif. He held records for winning the most gold medals at one Olympic game (seven, in 1972 at Munich) and shared the record…
ANDERSON, Chapman Levy, a Representative from Mississippi; born near Macon, Noxubee County, Miss., March 15, 1845; attended the common schools in Jackson, Miss., and the University of…
Senate Years of Service: 1841-1845Party: WhigBATES, Isaac Chapman, a Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts; born in Granville, Mass., January 23, 1779; tutored privately; graduated…
CHAPMAN, Andrew Grant, (son of John Grant Chapman), a Representative from Maryland; born in La Plata, Charles County, Md., January 17, 1839; after being tutored at home attended the Charlotte…
CHAPMAN, Augustus Alexandria, a Representative from Virginia; born in Union, Monroe County, Va. (now West Virginia), March 9, 1803; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1825 and commenced…
CHAPMAN, Bird Beers, a Delegate from the Territory of Nebraska; born in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Conn., August 24, 1821; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar…
CHAPMAN, John Grant, (father of Andrew Grant Chapman), a Representative from Maryland; born in La Plata, Charles County, Md., July 5, 1798; was tutored at home; attended a college in…
CHAPMAN, Pleasant Thomas, a Representative from Illinois; born on a farm near Vienna, Johnson County, Ill., October 8, 1854; attended the public schools, and was graduated from McKendree…
Senate Years of Service: 1949-1951Party: DemocratCHAPMAN, Virgil Munday, a Representative and a Senator from Kentucky; born in Middleton, Simpson County, Ky., on March 15, 1895; attended the…
