(Encyclopedia) Owen, John, 1616–83, English Puritan divine and theologian. In the civil war Owen supported the parliamentary cause. Oliver Cromwell took him as chaplain to Ireland and Scotland and…
STUART, Archibald, (cousin of Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart), a Representative from Virginia; born in Lynchburg, Va., December 2, 1795; attended private schools and completed preparatory…
BROOKS, Overton, (nephew of John Holmes Overton), a Representative from Louisiana; born near Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La., December 21, 1897; attended the public schools; during…
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WHY WAS THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDED? WHAT OTHER ALLIANCES WERE SET UP? FIND OUT MORENations have always formed alliances. In the 20th century, many new international organizations were set up…
Massachusetts State Facts
Official Name: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Entered Union: Feb. 6, 1788 (6th State)
Present constitution adopted: 1780 (Oldest still in effect today)
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GILBERT, Sylvester, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Hebron, Tolland County, Conn., October 20, 1755; pursued classical studies, and was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.…
LEADBETTER, Daniel Parkhurst, a Representative from Ohio; born in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Mass., September 10, 1797; attended the common schools; moved to Ohio in 1816 and settled in…
