BROWN, Elias, a Representative from Maryland; born near Baltimore, Md., on May 9, 1793; attended the common schools; presidential elector on the ticket of Monroe and Tompkins in 1820 and on…
(Encyclopedia) Meiji restoration, The term refers to both the events of 1868 that led to the “restoration” of power to the emperor and the entire period of revolutionary changes that coincided with…
War of 1812 British interference with American trade, impressment of American seamen, and “War Hawks” drive for western expansion lead to war. American attacks on Canada foiled; U.S. Commodore…
Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? by Borgna Brunner Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and…
NELSON, John, (son of Roger Nelson), a Representative from Maryland; born in Frederick, Frederick County, Md., June 1, 1791; graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.,…
STEVENS, Charles Abbot, (brother of Moses Tyler Stevens and cousin of Isaac Ingalls Stevens), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in North Andover (then a part of Andover), Essex County…
PROFFIT, George H., a Representative from Indiana; born in New Orleans, La., September 4, 1807; completed preparatory studies; moved to Petersburg, Pike County, Ind., in 1828; engaged in…
arms manufacturerBorn: 11/30/1810Birthplace: Boston, Mass. The man whose name is most closely associated with producing armaments actually got his start manufacturing clothing to cover men's arms.…
BOULDIN, James Wood, (brother of Thomas Tyler Bouldin), a Representative from Virginia; born in Charlotte County, Va., in 1792; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the…
