BELL, Thomas Montgomery, a Representative from Georgia; born in Nacoochee Valley, near Cleveland, White County, Ga., March 17, 1861; attended the common schools, a private school in Cleveland…
Some of the biggest disasters in history are not natural at all, but are caused by human error or involve vehicles. Modern-day conveniences like air travel and nuclear power come with risks attached…
CONTEE, Benjamin, (uncle of Alexander Contee Hanson and granduncle of Thomas Contee Worthington), a Delegate and a Representative from Maryland; born at âBrookefield,â near Nottingham,…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
WHARTON, James Ernest, a Representative from New York; born in Binghamton, Broome County, N.Y., October 4, 1899; attended the public schools of Richmondville, N.Y.; was graduated from Union…
WORTHINGTON, Henry Gaither, a Representative from Nevada; born in Cumberland, Md., February 9, 1828; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice…
STRONG, Sterling Price, a Representative from Texas; born on a farm near Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo., August 17, 1862; moved to Texas in 1871 with his parents, who settled in Montague…
SWEET, Thaddeus C., a Representative from New York; born in Phoenix, Oswego County, N.Y., November 16, 1872; attended the public schools; was graduated from Phoenix Academy and High School;…
THORPE, Roy Henry, a Representative from Nebraska; born near Greensburg, Decatur County, Ind., December 13, 1874; attended the country schools and Greensburg (Ind.) High School; studied…
