HUGHES, Thomas Hurst, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Cold Spring, Cape May County, N.J., January 10, 1769; attended the public schools; moved to Cape May City in 1800 and engaged in…
DE JARNETTE, Daniel Coleman, a Representative from Virginia; born at âSpring Grove Manor,â near Bowling Green, Caroline County, Va., October 18, 1822; studied under a private teacher and…
BOWEN, Rees Tate, (father of Henry Bowen), a Representative from Virginia; born at âMaiden Springs,â near Tazewell, Tazewell County, Va., January 10, 1809; attended Abingdon Academy,…
KEMBLE, Gouverneur, a Representative from New York; born in New York City January 25, 1786; completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Columbia College, New York City, in 1803;…
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