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Nathan MILLER, Congress, RI (1743-1790)

MILLER, Nathan, a Delegate from Rhode Island; born in Warren, R.I., March 20, 1743; attended a private school; merchant and shipbuilder; deputy to the general assembly, 1772-1774, 1780, 1782,…

William RODMAN, Congress, PA (1757-1824)

RODMAN, William, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Bensalem Township, near Bristol, Bucks County, Pa., October 7, 1757; completed preparatory studies; served in the Revolutionary War…

Stephen BULLOCK, Congress, MA (1735-1816)

BULLOCK, Stephen, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Rehoboth, Mass., October 10, 1735; attended the common schools; taught school; during the Revolutionary War was captain of the…

James Leonard HODGES, Congress, MA (1790-1846)

HODGES, James Leonard, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., April 24, 1790; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Digby, John

(Encyclopedia) Digby, John: see Bristol, John Digby, 1st earl of.

Francis BAYLIES, Congress, MA (1783-1852)

BAYLIES, Francis, (brother of William Baylies), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Mass., October 16, 1783; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1810 and commenced…

Benjamin BOURNE, Congress, RI (1755-1808)

BOURNE, Benjamin, a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Bristol, R.I., September 9, 1755; was graduated from Harvard College in 1775; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced…

Barrington

(Encyclopedia) Barrington, town (2020 pop. 17,153), Bristol co., E R.I., on the Barrington River; settled c.1670, included in Massachusetts until 1746…

Sam Riley SELLS, Congress, TN (1871-1935)

SELLS, Sam Riley, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn., August 2, 1871; attended the rural schools and King College in Bristol, Tenn., 1885-1890; studied…