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Alfred Moore GATLIN, Congress, NC (1790-1841)

GATLIN, Alfred Moore, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Edenton, N.C., April 20, 1790; pursued classical studies at New Bern, N.C.; graduated from the University of North Carolina…

Alfred William LAMB, Congress, MO (1824-1888)

LAMB, Alfred William, a Representative from Missouri; born in Stamford, Delaware County, N.Y., March 18, 1824; moved with his parents to Ralls County, Mo., in 1836; attended Doctor Ely’s…

Great Pyrenees

(Encyclopedia) Great Pyrenees, breed of large working dog whose fossil remains date its existence in Europe from the Bronze Age (1800–1000 b.c.). It stands from 25 to 32 in. (63.5–81.3 cm) high at…

Great Dane

(Encyclopedia) Great Dane, breed of very large, powerful working dog developed in Europe more than 400 years ago. It may stand as high as 36 in. (91.4 cm) at the shoulder and weigh up to 150 lb (68.1…

Alfred Avery BURNHAM, Congress, CT (1819-1879)

BURNHAM, Alfred Avery, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Windham, Windham County, Conn., on March 8, 1819; completed a preparatory course and attended college one year; studied law;…

Alfred Metcalf JACKSON, Congress, KS (1860-1924)

JACKSON, Alfred Metcalf, a Representative from Kansas; born in South Carrollton, Muhlenburg County, Ky., July 14, 1860; attended the common schools and West Kentucky College; studied law; was…

Alfred Parish STONE, Congress, OH (1813-1865)

STONE, Alfred Parish, a Representative from Ohio; born in Worthington, Mass., June 28, 1813; attended the common schools; moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 1832 and engaged in mercantile pursuits;…

Magne Alfred MICHAELSON, Congress, IL (1878-1949)

MICHAELSON, Magne Alfred, a Representative from Illinois; born in Kristiansand, Norway, on September 7, 1878; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Ill., in…