KELLEY, William Darrah, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 12, 1814; pursued classical studies; apprentice in a jewelry establishment 1828-1835; moved to…
DIXON, Nathan Fellows, (son of Nathan Fellows Dixon [1774-1842], and father of Nathan Fellows Dixon [1847-1897]), a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Westerly, R.I., May 1, 1812;…
Senate Years of Service: 1839-1842 Party: Whig DIXON, Nathan Fellows, (father of Nathan Fellows Dixon [1812-1881] and grandfather of Nathan Fellows Dixon [1847-1897]), a Senator from Rhode…
HARRIS, John Thomas, (cousin of John Hill of Virginia), a Representative from Virginia; born at Browns Gap, Albemarle County, Va., May 8, 1823; completed academic studies; studied law; was…
Entertainer of the YearBrooks & DunnSingle of the Year“Check Yes or No,” George StraitAlbum of the YearBlue Clear Sky, George StraitSong of the Year“Go Rest High on That Mountain,” Vince…
WHITMAN, Ezekiel, a Representative from Massachusetts and from Maine; born in East Bridgewater, Mass., March 9, 1776; was graduated from Brown University, Providence, R.I., in 1795; studied…
GIFFORD, Oscar Sherman, a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota and a Representative from South Dakota; born in Watertown, Jefferson County, N.Y., October 20, 1842; moved with his parents to…
Senate Years of Service: 1942-1943Party: RepublicanNELSON, Arthur Emanuel, a Senator from Minnesota; born in Browns Valley, Traverse County, Minn., May 10, 1892; attended the public schools,…
Senate Years of Service: 1835-1841Party: Jacksonian; DemocratRUGGLES, John, a Senator from Maine; born in Westboro, Mass., October 8, 1789; attended the common schools; graduated from Brown…
STINESS, Walter Russell, a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Smithfield, Providence County, R.I., March 13, 1854; attended the public schools and was a student at Brown University,…
