British writerBorn: 9/13/1916Birthplace: Llandaff, Wales One of the most popular children's book authors of all time, Dahl began his career writing adult horror stories and magazine articles,…
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BEAKES, Samuel Willard, a Representative from Michigan; born in Burlingham, Sullivan County, N.Y., January 11, 1861; attended Wallkill Academy, Middletown, N.Y.; was graduated from the law…
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GRANGER, Walter Keil, a Representative from Utah; born in St. George, Washington County, Utah, October 11, 1888; moved with his parents to Cedar City, Utah, in 1894; attended the public…
GRIFFIN, Michael, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in County Clare, Ireland, September 9, 1842; immigrated with his parents to Canada in 1847 and to Ohio in 1851; moved to Wisconsin in…
Senate Years of Service: 1847-1853Party: DemocratFELCH, Alpheus, a Senator from Michigan; born in Limerick, York County, Maine, September 28, 1804; prepared for college in Phillips Academy,…
FIELD, Walbridge Abner, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in North Springfield, Windsor County, Vt., April 26, 1833; was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., in 1855; tutor…
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