O’DAY, Caroline Love Goodwin, a Representative from New York; born in Perry, Houston County, Ga., June 22, 1875; attended private schools and was graduated from Lucy Cobb Institute, Athens, Ga.;…
VANDER JAGT, Guy Adrian, a Representative from Michigan; born in Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich., August 26, 1931; graduated from Cadillac High School, Cadillac, Mich.,1949; B.A., Hope College…
GAYDOS, Joseph Matthew, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pa., July 3, 1926; attended Duquesne University, 1945-1947; University of Notre Dame Law School…
GILLON, Alexander, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1741; pursued an academic course; immigrated to London, England, and engaged in commerce; in 1766…
ROBERTS, Anthony Ellmaker, (grandfather of Robert Grey Bushong), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Barneston Station, Chester County, Pa., on October 29, 1803; received a limited…
ROOSEVELT, James I., (uncle of Robert Barnwell Roosevelt), a Representative from New York; born in New York City December 14, 1795; was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1815…
(Encyclopedia) Amstelveen Amstelveen ämˈstəlvān [key], town, North Holland prov., W Netherlands, a suburb of Amsterdam. Amstelveen has light industry and agriculture.…
(Encyclopedia) LeerdamLeerdamlârdämˈ [key], town (1994 pop. 20,235), South Holland prov., S central Netherlands. It is famous for its glassware and ceramics.
(Encyclopedia) Marnix, Philip vanMarnix, Philip vanfēˈlĭp vän märˈnĭks [key], 1540–98, Flemish patriot, lord of Sainte-Aldegonde. He became a Calvinist in his youth and was the chief author of the…
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress. After her stage debut in 1912, Evans toured with Ellen Terry. Known for her resonant voice, she worked with the Old Vic (1925–26) and had…
