LANSING, John, Jr., (uncle of Gerrit Yates Lansing), a Delegate from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., January 30, 1754; studied law in Albany and in New York City; was admitted to the bar in…
LANSING, William Esselstyne, a Representative from New York; born in Perryville, Madison County, N.Y., December 29, 1821; attended the common schools; was graduated from Cazenovia Seminary in…
(Encyclopedia) amontilladoamontilladoəmŏnˌtĭläˈdō [key], dry sherry noted for its delicate bouquet, resembling the wine of Montilla, Spain, from which it derives its name. A blend of pale, dry…
PRUYN, John Van Schaick Lansing, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., June 22, 1811; pursued classical studies and was graduated from the Albany Academy in 1826; studied law;…
(Encyclopedia) MontillaMontillamōntēˈlyä [key], town (1990 pop. 22,699), Córdoba prov., S Spain, in Andalusia. It is the center of an agricultural district famous for wines, which resemble sherry.
CADY, Claude Ernest, a Representative from Michigan; born in Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., May 28, 1878; attended the common schools and the high school of his native city; engaged in the…
CHAMBERLAIN, Charles Ernest, a Representative from Michigan; born in Locke Township, Ingham County, Mich., July 22, 1917; graduated from Lansing Central High School, Lansing, Mich.; B.S.,…
PECK, George Washington, a Representative from Michigan; born in New York City June 4, 1818; pursued classical studies; attended Yale College; studied law in New York City; moved to Michigan…
(Encyclopedia) Puerto de Santa MaríaPuerto de Santa Maríapwārˈtō [key]Puerto de Santa Maríaᵺā sänˈtä märēˈä [key], town (1990 pop. 64,849), Cádiz prov., S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Bay of Cádiz at…
(Encyclopedia) Jerez de la FronteraJerez de la Fronterahārāth dā lä frōntāˈrä [key], city (1990 pop. 186,812), Cádiz prov., SW Spain, in Andalusia. Jerez is an important commercial center noted for…
