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People Who Died in 2013

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Words to Remember

During each election season, presidential candidates create catchy phrases that help to define their campaigns. Here’s a look at some of the more memorable ones. “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”: In…

Ratliff BOON, Congress, IN (1781-1844)

BOON, Ratliff, a Representative from Indiana; born in Franklin County, N.C., January 18, 1781; moved with his parents to Warren County, Ky.; attended the public schools; moved to Danville, Ky…

Thomas BRAGG, Congress, NC (1810-1872)

Senate Years of Service: 1859-1861Party: DemocratBRAGG, Thomas, a Senator from North Carolina; born in Warrenton, Warren County, N.C., November 9, 1810; attended the Warrenton Academy;…

Wharton Jackson GREEN, Congress, NC (1831-1910)

GREEN, Wharton Jackson, (grandson of Jesse Wharton and cousin of Matt Whitaker Ransom), a Representative from North Carolina; born in St. Marks, Wakula County, Fla., February 28, 1831; was…

How Cats Took Over the World

—By Christine Frantz That kitty sitting on your lap can now boast of her own family history. A research team, lead by Warren E. Johnson of the National Cancer Institute, studied the DNA of 37…

Henry Justin ALLEN, Congress, KS (1868-1950)

Senate Years of Service: 1929-1930Party: RepublicanALLEN, Henry Justin, a Senator from Kansas; born in Pittsfield, Warren County, Pa., September 11, 1868; moved with his parents to Kansas in…

Josiah William BAILEY, Congress, NC (1873-1946)

Senate Years of Service: 1931-1946Party: DemocratBAILEY, Josiah William, a Senator from North Carolina; born in Warrenton, Warren County, N.C., September 14, 1873; moved with his parents to…