BARSTOW, Gamaliel Henry, a Representative from New York; born in Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn., July 20, 1784; moved to Tioga County, N.Y., in 1812; worked on his fatherâs farm and taught…
JEWETT, Freeborn Garrettson, a Representative from New York; born in Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn., August 4, 1791; pursued an academic course; moved to Skaneateles, N.Y., in 1815; justice…
PARRISH, Isaac, a Representative from Ohio; born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, in March 1804; resided in Cambridge, Guernsey County; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…
(Encyclopedia) Zao Wou-Ki or Chao Wu-chi, 1920–2013, Chinese-French painter who combined a traditional Asian sensibility with Western abstraction. He studied ink painting and calligraphy as well as…
Entertainer of the YearHank Williams, Jr.Single of the Year“Forever and Ever, Amen,” Randy TravisAlbum of the YearAlways and Forever, Randy Travis (Warner Bros.)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award…
PARKER, Amasa Junius, a Representative from New York; born in Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn., June 2, 1807; moved with his parents to Hudson, N.Y., in 1816; taught by private tutors and…
ETHERIDGE, Emerson, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Currituck, N.C., September 28, 1819; moved with his parents to Tennessee in 1831; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was…
CROUNSE, Lorenzo, a Representative from Nebraska; born in Sharon, Schoharie County, N.Y., January 27, 1834; attended a seminary at Charlotteville, N.Y.; taught school; moved to Fort Plain, N.Y…
HENRY, Patrick, (uncle of Patrick Henry [1861-1933]), a Representative from Mississippi; born near Cynthia, Madison County, Miss., February 12, 1843; attended the common schools, Mississippi…
(Encyclopedia) Millet, Francis DavisMillet, Francis Davismĭlāˈ [key], 1846–1912, American illustrator, painter, and journalist, b. Mattapoisett, Mass. He had been a drummer boy in the Civil War…
