(Encyclopedia) Worth, William Jenkins, 1794–1849, American army officer, b. Hudson, N.Y. He served with distinction on the Niagara frontier in the War of 1812 and later became commandant of cadets…
(Encyclopedia) Davis, Jefferson, 1808–89, American statesman, President of the Southern Confederacy, b. Fairview, near Elkton, Ky. His birthday was June 3.
Davis took little part in the secession…
Chicago, Ill.Designed in 1914 by Zachary Taylor Davis photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill…
GRANT, James William, a Representative from Florida; born in Lake City, Columbia County, Fla., September 21, 1943; graduated from Taylor County High School, Perry, Fla., 1960; B.A., Florida…
HARDING, Aaron, a Representative from Kentucky; born near Campbellsville, Taylor County (now a part of Green County), Ky., February 20, 1805; attended the rural schools; became familiar with…
HARTER, Michael Daniel, (grandson of Robert Moore), a Representative from Ohio; born in Canton, Ohio, April 6, 1846; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits and banking;…
CAPERTON, Hugh, (father of Allen Taylor Caperton), a Representative from Virginia; born in Greenbrier County, Va. (now West Virginia), April 17, 1781; was a planter and also engaged in…
READING, John Roberts, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Somerton, Philadelphia County, Pa., November 1, 1826; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from the Jefferson Medical…
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1846-48U.S. troops engaged: 78,718American battle deaths: 1,733The U.S. fought against Mexico over Texas and California.The war was fought in the name of “manifest destiny,” the belief that the…
