Born: 1912 Atomic Technology. The nuclear chemist's best-known achievement was the synthesis and isolation of the radioactive element plutonium. He pioneered the creation of new exotic isotopes and…
actorBorn: 9/28/1943Birthplace: San Francisco, California He broke into acting rather late, at age 39, but once in, Walsh quickly established himself in both small and big screen movies. In his…
clergyman, businessmanBorn: 7/2/1853Birthplace: Maine, N.Y. After seven years in his own church as a Baptist minister, he helped to reorganize the University of Chicago, which brought him to the…
inventorBorn: 1856Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio. Woods was born in Columbus, Ohio, and later settled in Cincinnati. Largely self-educated, he was awarded more than 60 patents. One of his most…
RUSSELL, David Abel, a Representative from New York; born in Petersburg, N.Y., in 1780; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Salem, N.Y…
RUSSELL, John Edwards, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Greenfield, Franklin County, Mass., January 20, 1834; was instructed by private tutors; returned to Massachusetts and became…
RUSSELL, Joshua Edward, a Representative from Ohio; born near Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, on August 9, 1867; attended the common schools and Sidney High School; studied law; was admitted to…
RUSSELL, William Augustus, a Representative from Massachusetts; born at Wells River, Orange County, Vt., April 22, 1831; pursued an academic course in Franklin, N.H.; engaged in the…
RUSSELL, William Fiero, a Representative from New York; born in Saugerties, Ulster County, N.Y., January 14, 1812; completed preparatory studies; engaged in mercantile pursuits and banking;…
GROVER, James Russell, Jr., a Representative from New York; born in Babylon, Suffolk County, N.Y., March 5, 1919; graduated from Babylon High School, Hofstra College at Hempstead, L.I., in…
