(Encyclopedia) Coventry, town (2020 pop. 35,688), Kent co., W R.I.; settled 1643, set off from Warwick and inc. 1741. Formerly a noted lace center, it…
(Encyclopedia) Bishop, Sir Henry Rowley, 1786–1855, English operatic conductor, composer or arranger of 120 dramatic works. He is known today for a setting of Shakespeare's “Lo, here the gentle lark…
RAINEY, Lilius Bratton, a Representative from Alabama; born in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Ala., July 27, 1876; attended the common schools; moved to Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Ala.; was…
rock band Glaswegian rock quartet Travis gained popularity as part of the late '90s “back-to-basics” movement in British pop triggered by rival Oasis' dominance of record charts worldwide. Beatles…
BILLMEYER, Alexander, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Liberty Township, Montour County, Pa., January 7, 1841; attended the common schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits;…
BOYD, Alexander, a Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., September 14, 1764; moved to Middleburg, Schoharie County, N.Y., and engaged in agricultural pursuits; elected as a…
NEWMAN, Alexander, a Representative from Virginia; born near Orange, Va., on October 5, 1804; pursued an academic course; held several local offices; member of the State house of delegates…
OGLE, Alexander, (father of Charles Ogle and grandfather of Andrew Jackson Ogle), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Frederick, Frederick County, Md., August 10, 1766; completed…
IRVIN, Alexander, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Penns Valley, Center County, Pa., January 18, 1800; attended the public schools; moved to Curwensville in 1820 and to Clearfield,…
