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Ammon, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) AmmonAmmonămˈən [key], in the Bible, people living E of the Dead Sea. Their capital was Rabbath-Ammon, the present-day Amman (Jordan). Their god was Milcom, to whom Solomon built an…

Michael, persons in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Michael, in the Bible. 1 Father of Sethur the spy. 2 Chief of Issachar. 3 One of David's captains at Ziklag. 4 Jehoshaphat's murdered son.

Gratz, Rebecca

(Encyclopedia) Gratz, RebeccaGratz, Rebeccagrăts [key], 1781–1869, American philanthropist, b. Philadelphia; daughter of Michael Gratz. Well known for her philanthropies in Philadelphia, she is…

Michael Woolston ASH, Congress, PA (1789-1858)

ASH, Michael Woolston, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 5, 1789; studied law; was admitted to the bar June 21, 1811, and commenced practice in Philadelphia…

James Michael HANLEY, Congress, NY (1920-2003)

HANLEY, James Michael, a Representative from New York; born in Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y., July 19, 1920; attended the Syracuse, N.Y., schools; graduated from St. Lucy’s Academy in 1938…

John Michael CLANCY, Congress, NY (1837-1903)

CLANCY, John Michael, a Representative from New York; born in County Queens, Ireland, May 7, 1837; immigrated with his parents to the United States and settled in New York City; attended the…