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Adam SCHIFF, Congress, CA (1960)

SCHIFF, Adam, a Representative from California; born in Framingham, Norfolk County, Mass., June 22, 1960; graduated from Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., 1982; J.D., Harvard University,…

Famous Couples | Abigail and John Adams

A half-century love affair during the Revolutionary War by David Johnson   Although she lived at a time when many women were not educated, Abigail Adams learned to read, developing…

Asian Food Primer: Indian Food

by David Johnson Throughout history waves of invaders, traders, and settlers have left their marks on India. The Persians, Portuguese, and British have influenced Indian cooking. Perhaps…

Adam BENJAMIN, Jr., Congress, IN (1935-1982)

BENJAMIN, Adam, Jr., a Representative from Indiana; born in Gary, Lake County, Ind., August 6, 1935; attended the public elementary schools of Gary; graduated, Kemper Military (high) School,…

Adam BOYD, Congress, NJ (1746-1835)

BOYD, Adam, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Mendham, N.J., March 21, 1746; moved to Bergen County about 1770 and to Hackensack a few years later; member of the board of freeholders…

Adam HUNTSMAN, Congress, TN (1786-1849)

HUNTSMAN, Adam, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Charlotte County, Va.,, February 11, 1786; moved to Jackson, Tenn.; elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4,…

Adam SEYBERT, Congress, PA (1773-1825)

SEYBERT, Adam, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 16, 1773; attended the common schools; completed the medical course at the University of Pennsylvania at…

Andrew ADAMS, Congress, CT (1736-1797)

ADAMS, Andrew, a Delegate from Connecticut; born in Stratford, Conn., January 7, 1736; pursued preparatory studies; was graduated from Yale College in 1760; studied law, and was admitted to…

Benjamin ADAMS, Congress, MA (1764-1837)

ADAMS, Benjamin, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Mendon, Mass., December 16, 1764; attended the public schools and was graduated from Brown University in 1788; studied law; was…

Green ADAMS, Congress, KY (1812-1884)

ADAMS, Green, (uncle of George Madison Adams), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Barbourville, Knox County, Ky., August 20, 1812; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted…