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Charles Walter STENHOLM, Congress, TX (1938)

STENHOLM, Charles Walter, a Representative from Texas; born in Stamford, Jones County, Tex., October 26, 1938; graduated from Stamford High School, Stamford, Tex., 1957; A.S., Tarleton State…

PARKER, Michael (Mike), Congress, MS (1949)

PARKER, Michael (Mike), a Representative from Mississippi; born in Laurel, Jones County, Miss., October 31, 1949; graduated from Franklin County High School, Meadville, Miss., 1967; B.A.,…

Michael (Mike) PARKER, Congress, MS (1949)

PARKER, Michael (Mike), a Representative from Mississippi; born in Laurel, Jones County, Miss., October 31, 1949; graduated from Franklin County High School, Meadville, Miss., 1967; B.A.,…

Why's it called a Ferris Wheel?

The Question: Is the Ferris wheel actually named after someone named Ferris? The Answer: Yes. It's named after its inventor, Pittsburgh bridge builder…

Famous African American Inventors

Lewis Howard Latimer, Patricia Bath, and other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni Lewis Howard Latimer Related Links Black History Month FeaturesAfrican American History…

British Royalty: History & Biographies

Find everything you need and want to know about the British Royal Family, past and present. Read biographies and find information about royal weddings — and royal scandals…

Shelby Lynne

country singer and songwriterBorn: 10/22/1968Birthplace: Quantico, Virginia Lynne's emotional range has earned her comparisons with the legendary Patsy Cline. Born into a musical family and raised…

Bobby Neal BRIGHT, Sr., Congress, AL (1952)

BRIGHT, Bobby Neal, Sr., a Representative from Alabama; born in Midland, Dale County, Ala., July 21, 1952; graduated from Carroll High School, Ozark, Ala.; attended Enterprise State Junior…

John ROANE, Congress, VA (1766-1838)

ROANE, John, (father of John Jones Roane), a Representative from Virginia; born at “Uppowac,” King William County, Va., February 9, 1766; completed preparatory studies; member of the State…

Samuel ELBERT, Congress, GA (1740-1788)

ELBERT, Samuel, a Delegate from Georgia; born in Prince William Parish, S.C., in 1740; engaged in mercantile business in Savannah, Ga.; captain of a grenadier company in 1774; member of the…