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Thomas C. RIPLEY, Congress, NY (1807)

RIPLEY, Thomas C., a Representative from New York; born in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, N.Y, on January 2, 1807; received a limited schooling; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Betsy MARKEY, Congress, CO (1956)

MARKEY, Betsy, a Representative from Colorado; born in Cresskill, Bergen County, N. J.; April 27, 1956; B. S., University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 1978; M. P. A., American University,…

2010 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

Mike QUIGLEY, Congress, IL (1958)

QUIGLEY, Mike, a Representative from Illinois; born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind.; October 17, 1958; attended Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream, Ill.; B. A., Roosevelt University…

Samuel KNOX, Congress, MO (1815-1905)

KNOX, Samuel, a Representative from Missouri; born in Blandford, Mass., on March 21, 1815; attended the common schools; was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., in 1836 and…

Zachary David MASSEY, Congress, TN (1864-1923)

MASSEY, Zachary David, a Representative from Tennessee; born near Marshall, Madison County, N.C., November 14, 1864; attended the public schools; taught in the public schools of Marshall 1882-…

John Nevett STEELE, Congress, MD (1796-1853)

STEELE, John Nevett, a Representative from Maryland; born in Weston, Dorchester County, Md., February 22, 1796; resided on an estate called “Indian Town,” near Vienna, Md.; completed…

Isidor STRAUS, Congress, NY (1845-1912)

STRAUS, Isidor, a Representative from New York; born in Otterberg, Rhenish Bavaria, Germany, February 6, 1845; immigrated to the United States in 1854 and settled in Talbotton, Ga.; attended…

Francis Blackburn POSEY, Congress, IN (1848-1915)

POSEY, Francis Blackburn, a Representative from Indiana; born in Petersburg, Pike County, Ind., April 28, 1848; attended the public schools, Blythewood Academy, and Indiana Asbury (now De Pauw…