Saying "I Do" in England versus AmericaThe U.S. and England share many wedding traditions making their differences all the more interesting. by Jennie Wood Prince William and Kate…
Here's a look back at one of the most memorable events of 2011. Kate Middleton and Prince William on their wedding day, April, 29, 2011 Source: AP Photo/Matt Dunham…
SANDERS, Archie Dovell, a Representative from New York; born in Stafford, Genesee County, N.Y., June 17, 1857; attended the common schools, Le Roy Academy and Buffalo Central High School; in…
Senate Years of Service: 1794-1803Party: Democratic RepublicanMASON, Stevens Thomson, (father of Armistead Thomson Mason), a Senator from Virginia; born in Chappawamsic, Stafford County, Va.,…
Senate Years of Service: 1825-1829; 1829-1831Party: Adams; Anti-JacksonWILLEY, Calvin, a Senator from Connecticut; born in East Haddam, Conn., September 15, 1776; attended the common schools;…
(Encyclopedia) Stafford, Humphrey, 1st duke of Buckingham, 1402–60, English nobleman. He succeeded his father as earl of Stafford in 1403. He inherited the title of earl of Buckingham through his…
MERCER, James, (brother of John Francis Mercer), a Delegate from Virginia; born at âMarlborough,â Stafford County, Va., February 26, 1736; received private schooling at home; was graduated…
MERCER, John Francis, (brother of James Mercer), a Delegate from Virginia and a Representative from Maryland; born at âMarlborough,â Stafford County, Va., on May 17, 1759; after receiving…
(Encyclopedia) Beaufort, Margaret, countess of Richmond and DerbyBeaufort, Margaret, countess of Richmond and Derbybōˈfərt, därˈbē [key], 1443–1509, English noblewoman, mother of Henry VII. She was…
(Encyclopedia) Stafford, Edward, 3d duke of Buckingham, 1478–1521, English nobleman; son of Henry Stafford, 2d duke of Buckingham. The attainder (1483) of his father was reversed on the accession (…
