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James Fitz RANDOLPH, Congress, NJ (1791-1872)

RANDOLPH, James Fitz, (father of Theodore Fitz Randolph), a Representative from New Jersey; born in Middlesex County, N.J., June 26, 1791; received a limited schooling; learned the printing…

Henry OLIN, Congress, VT (1768-1837)

OLIN, Henry, (nephew of Gideon Olin), a Representative from Vermont; born in Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vt., May 7, 1768; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

John PATTERSON, Congress, OH (1771-1848)

PATTERSON, John, (half brother of Thomas Patterson), a Representative from Ohio; born in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pa., February 10, 1771; moved with his parents to Pattersons…

As You Like It

The Question: I'm looking for a Shakespeare quote that begins: Tongues in trees, . . . in brooks . . . Any ideas? The Answer: What a…

2004 Grammy Awards

The 47th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 13, 2005. Record: “Here We Go…

Luther BADGER, Congress, NY (1785-1869)

BADGER, Luther, a Representative from New York; born in Partridgefield (now Peru), Mass., April 10, 1785; moved with his father to New York in 1786; attended Hamilton College in 1807; studied…

Stewart Granger

(James Leblanche Stewart)actorBorn: 5/6/1913Birthplace: London, England Dashing actor known best for his deep voice and the flourish with which he approached roles as a swashbuckler. He made his…

Ray GREENE, Congress, RI (1765-1849)

Senate Years of Service: 1797-1801Party: FederalistGREENE, Ray, a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Warwick, R.I., February 2, 1765; pursued classical studies and graduated from Yale College…

John HAMILTON, Congress, PA (1754-1837)

HAMILTON, John, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in York (now Adams) County, Pa., November 25, 1754; moved to Washington County, Pa., in 1783; commissioned lieutenant colonel of…