(Encyclopedia) Shannon, Claude Elwood, 1916–2001, American applied mathematician, b. Gaylord, Michigan. A student of Vannevar Bush at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he was the first…
(Encyclopedia) Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812–83, American political leader, Confederate vice president (1861–65), b. Taliaferro co. (then part of Wilkes co.), Ga. He was admitted to the bar in…
ALLEN, John Clayton, a Representative from Illinois; born in Hinesburg, Chittenden County, Vt., February 14, 1860; attended the common schools and Beeman Academy, New Haven, Vt.; moved to…
ANDREWS, William Henry, a Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico; born in Youngsville, Warren County, Pa., January 14, 1846; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits at…
BLAND, Oscar Edward, a Representative from Indiana; born near Bloomfield, Green County, Ind., November 21, 1877; attended the public schools, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind., and the…
COFFIN, Howard Aldridge, a Representative from Michigan; born in Middleboro, Plymouth County, Mass., June 11, 1877; attended the Vermont Academy at Saxtons River; was graduated from Brown…
Senate Years of Service: 1793-1795; 1795-1797Party: Pro-Administration; FederalistBRADFORD, William, a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Plympton, Plymouth County, Mass., November 4, 1729;…
HAYS, Charles, a Representative from Alabama; born at âHays Mount,â near Boligee, Greene County, Ala., February 2, 1834; completed preparatory studies under private teachers; attended the…
HAZELTINE, Abner, a Representative from New York; born in Wardsboro, Windham County, Vt., June 10, 1793; attended the common schools; was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.,…
NORRELL, Catherine Dorris, (wife of William Frank Norrell), a Representative from Arkansas; born in Camden, Ouachita County, Ark., March 30, 1901; attended high school in Monticello, Ouachita…
