FICKLIN, Orlando Bell, a Representative from Illinois; born in Scott County, Ky., December 16, 1808; attended the common schools; was graduated from Transylvania Law School, Lexington, Ky., in…
(Encyclopedia) Ditko, Steve (Stephen John Ditko), 1927–2018, American comic-book artist, b. Johnstown, Pa., studied early 1950s Cartoonist and Illustrator School (later School of Visual Arts), New…
MONROE, James, (nephew of James Monroe [1758-1831]), a Representative from New York; born in Albemarle County, Va., September 10, 1799; was graduated from the United States Military Academy,…
MONROE, James, (nephew of James Monroe [1758-1831]), a Representative from New York; born in Albemarle County, Va., September 10, 1799; was graduated from the United States Military Academy,…
SAGE, Ebenezer, a Representative from New York; born in Chatham (now Portland), Conn., August 16, 1755; received his early education from a private tutor and was graduated from Yale College in…
(Encyclopedia) Abbott, George, 1887–1995, American theatrical producer, director, and playwright, b. Forestville, N.Y. He began (1913) in the theater as an actor and, during a career that spanned…
(Encyclopedia) Prince, Hal (Harold Smith Prince), 1928–2019, American theatrical producer and director, b. New York City. After working as an assistant stage manager to George Abbott, Prince became…
Senate Years of Service: 1873-1877Party: DemocratBOGY, Lewis Vital, a Senator from Missouri; born in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., April 9, 1813; attended the public schools; employed as clerk in a…
GARNSEY, Daniel Greene, a Representative from New York; born in Canaan, Columbia County, N.Y., June 17, 1779; attended private schools; member of the State militia in 1805; brigade inspector…
Senate Years of Service: 1851-1853Party: DemocratSTOCKTON, Robert Field, (son of Richard Stockton [1764-1828], father of John Potter Stockton, grandson of Richard Stockton [1730-1781]), a…