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William Leake TERRY, Congress, AR (1850-1917)

TERRY, William Leake, (father of David Dickson Terry), a Representative from Arkansas; born near Wadesboro, Anson County, N.C., September 27, 1850; moved with his parents to Tippah County,…

Walter Terry COLQUITT, Congress, GA (1799-1855)

Senate Years of Service: 1843-1848Party: DemocratCOLQUITT, Walter Terry, (father of Alfred Holt Colquitt), a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born in Halifax County, Va., December 27…

William Terry JACKSON, Congress, NY (1794-1882)

JACKSON, William Terry, a Representative from New York; born in Chester, Orange County, N.Y., December 29, 1794; attended the common schools and later studied surveying; taught school in…

Harold Terry JOHNSON, Congress, CA (1907-1988)

JOHNSON, Harold Terry, a Representative from California; born in Broderick, Yolo County, Calif., December 2, 1907; attended the public schools of Roseville, Calif., and the University of…

Jim Broadbent

actorBorn: 1949Birthplace: Lincolnshire, England A versatile British character actor, Broadbent began his career on the London stage, performing with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal…

1981 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearBarbara MandrellSingle of the Year“Elvira,” Oak Ridge BoysAlbum of the YearI Believe in You, Don Williams (MCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“He Stopped Loving Her…

Dinah Washington

(Ruth Lee Jones)singerBorn: 8/29/1924Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Known for her gritty vocal style, the beloved but controversial singer was at home with R&B, blues, jazz, and middle-of-the-…