SANDERS, Morgan Gurley, a Representative from Texas; born near Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Tex., on July 14, 1878; attended the public schools; graduated from Alamo Institute and taught…
FISHER, Ovie Clark, a Representative from Texas; born near Junction, Kimble County, Tex., November 22, 1903; attended the public schools at Junction, Tex., the University of Colorado at…
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…
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…
HAMILTON, Andrew Jackson, (brother of Morgan Calvin Hamilton), a Representative from Texas; born in Huntsville, Madison County, Ala., January 28, 1815; attended the common schools; studied law…
(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…
KAUFMAN, David Spangler, a Representative from Texas; born in Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pa., December 18, 1813; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Princeton College in…
PAINE, Robert Treat, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Edenton, Chowan County, N.C., February 18, 1812; attended private schools and was graduated from Washington (now Trinity)…
