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Douglas Harry BOSCO, Congress, CA (1946)

BOSCO, Douglas Harry, a Representative from California; born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., July 28, 1946; attended Homestead High School, Sunnyvale, Calif.; graduated, Capitol Page School,…

Bugsy Siegel

(Benjamin Siegel)mobsterBorn: 2/28/1906Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Bugsy Siegel was one of the most feared hit men during the early part of the century. He teamed with his close friend Meyer…

Joel THOMPSON, Congress, NY (1760-1843)

THOMPSON, Joel, a Representative from New York; born in Stanford, Dutchess County, N.Y., October 3, 1760; attended the common schools in Smyrna, N.Y.; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Dwight TOWNSEND, Congress, NY (1826-1899)

TOWNSEND, Dwight, a Representative from New York; born in New York City September 26, 1826; was educated at the grammar school of Columbia College, New York City; engaged in the sugar business…

William WALL, Congress, NY (1800-1872)

WALL, William, a Representative from New York; born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 20, 1800; received a limited schooling; learned the trade of ropemaking and worked as a journeyman; became a…

Leo Frederick RAYFIEL, Congress, NY (1888-1978)

RAYFIEL, Leo Frederick, a Representative from New York; born in New York City, March 22, 1888; attended the grade and high schools; was graduated from the New York University Law School in…

Edwin EINSTEIN, Congress, NY (1842-1905)

EINSTEIN, Edwin, a Representative from New York; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 18, 1842; moved with his parents to New York City in 1846; worked as clerk in a store; received a collegiate…