DAWSON, John, a Delegate and a Representative from Virginia; born in that State in 1762; was graduated from Harvard University in 1782; studied law; was admitted to the bar, and practiced;…
Senate Years of Service: 1816-1818; 1829-1833Party: Democratic Republican; JacksonianTROUP, George Michael, a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born at McIntosh Bluff, on the…
TURNER, Thomas, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Richmond, Madison County, Ky., September 10, 1821; attended the Richmond Academy, and was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Ky.,…
NEVIN, Robert Murphy, a Representative from Ohio; born in Danville, Highland County, Ohio, May 5, 1850; attended the public schools in Hillsboro, Ohio; was graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan…
RIVES, Zeno John, a Representative from Illinois; born near Greenfield, Hancock County, Ind., February 22, 1874; moved with his parents to Litchfield, Montgomery County, Ill., in 1880;…
HUMPHREY, William Ewart, a Representative from Washington; born near Alamo, Montgomery County, Ind., March 31, 1862; attended the common schools; was graduated from Wabash College,…
WHITE, Michael Doherty, a Representative from Indiana; born in Clark County, Ohio, September 8, 1827; moved with his parents to Tippecanoe County, Ind., in 1829; pursued classical studies;…
Senate Years of Service: 1997-Party: RepublicanSESSIONS, Jefferson Beauregard III (Jeff), a Senator from Alabama; born in Hybart, Ala., December 24, 1946; attended the public schools;…
(Encyclopedia) Fries, John, c.1750–1818, American rebel, b. Montgomery co., Pa. After serving in the American Revolution, Fries became a traveling auctioneer. Strongly opposed to the federal property…
