(Encyclopedia) PawtucketPawtucketpətəkˈət [key], city (1990 pop. 72,644), Providence co., NE R.I., on the Blackstone River at Pawtucket Falls; settled 1671, inc. 1885 after the eastern section (which…
(Encyclopedia) Boyle, Richard, 1st earl of Cork, 1566–1643, English settler in Ireland. He first went to Ireland in 1588 and in 1602 purchased for a small sum Sir Walter Raleigh's large landholdings…
HAYS, Charles, a Representative from Alabama; born at âHays Mount,â near Boligee, Greene County, Ala., February 2, 1834; completed preparatory studies under private teachers; attended the…
WOLF, George, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Allen Township, Northampton County, Pa., August 12, 1777; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1799…
UNDERWOOD, Warner Lewis, (brother of Joseph Rogers Underwood), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Goochland County, Va., on August 7, 1808; completed preparatory studies; moved to…
Here are the results for the 2010 National Society of Film Critics Awards, given out January 8, 2011. Best Picture: The Social Network Best Actor: Jesse Eisenberg, The…
GREENWOOD, Arthur Herbert, a Representative from Indiana; born near Plainville, Daviess County, Ind., January 31, 1880; attended the country schools of Daviess County; was graduated from the…
Senate Years of Service: 1895-1901Party: RepublicanMcBRIDE, George Wycliffe, (brother of John Rogers McBride), a Senator from Oregon; born near Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oreg., March 13, 1854…
