WORTHINGTON, Henry Gaither, a Representative from Nevada; born in Cumberland, Md., February 9, 1828; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice…
LUCAS, Wingate Hezekiah, a Representative from Texas; born in Grapevine, Tarrant County, Tex., May 1, 1908; attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the…
(Gertrude Pridgett)blues musicianBorn: 4/26/1886Birthplace: Columbus, Georgia Often called the “Mother of the Blues,” Rainey is credited with the rise in popularity of blues music at the beginning…
alternative punk-pop band Known as Magneto USA until 1996, the band came together after Austin-raised Joey Shuffield (drums and percussion) introduced Tony Scalzo (vocals and bass) to Miles Zuniga…
“The Mother of Texas”Born: 7/23/1798Birthplace: Charles County, Md. Around 1811 Jane Wilkinson's family moved to the Mississippi Territory from Maryland. She married a doctor, James Long, a native…
ARCHER, William Reynolds, Jr., a Representative from Texas; born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., March 22, 1928; attended private schools in Houston and Rice University, 1945-1946; B.B.A. and…
BEALL, James Andrew (Jack), a Representative from Texas; born on a farm near Midlothian, Ellis County, Tex., October 25, 1866; attended the country schools; taught school in 1884 and 1885; was…
BEALL, James Andrew (Jack), a Representative from Texas; born on a farm near Midlothian, Ellis County, Tex., October 25, 1866; attended the country schools; taught school in 1884 and 1885; was…
BELL, John Junior, a Representative from Texas; born in Cuero, De Witt County, Tex., May 15, 1910; attended the public schools; was graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1932 and…
HALL, Ralph Moody, a Representative from Texas; born in Fate, Rockwall County, Tex., May 3, 1923; graduated from Rockwall High School, Rockwall, Tex.; attended Texas Christian University, Fort…
