(Encyclopedia) Cameron, Verney LovettCameron, Verney Lovettkămˈərən [key], 1844–94, English traveler in Africa. A naval officer, he served (1868) in the British expedition against Ethiopia and…
CULLOM, Alvan, (brother of William Cullom and uncle of Shelby Moore Cullom), a Representative from Tennessee; born in Monticello, Ky., September 4, 1797; received a liberal schooling; studied…
GARRETT, Abraham Ellison, a Representative from Tennessee; born near Livingston, Overton County, Tenn., March 6, 1830; attended the public schools and Poplar Springs College, Kentucky; studied…
KELSEY, William Henry, a Representative from New York; born in Smyrna, Chenango County, N.Y., October 2, 1812; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1843 and…
OâCONNOR, James Francis, a Representative from Montana; born on a farm near California Junction, Iowa, May 7, 1878; attended the grade schools and normal school in Iowa; was graduated from…
O’CONNOR, James Francis, a Representative from Montana; born on a farm near California Junction, Iowa, May 7, 1878; attended the grade schools and normal school in Iowa; was graduated from the…
LORD, Scott, a Representative from New York; born in Nelson, Madison County, N.Y., December 11, 1820; attended the common schools and the local academies at Morrisville and Geneseo; studied…
ELLSWORTH, Charles Clinton, a Representative from Michigan; born in West Berkshire, Franklin County, Vt., January 29, 1824; attended the common schools of West Berkshire and the academy at…
(Encyclopedia) Douglas, William, 6th earl of Douglas, 1423?–1440, Scottish nobleman, eldest son of Archibald Douglas, 5th earl of Douglas. In answer to an invitation from the young James II, who was…
[Constitution to be considered adopted when ratified by nine states.] The ratification of the conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the…
