(Encyclopedia) mugwumpsmugwumpsmŭgˈwŭmpsˌ [key], slang term in U.S. political history for the Republicans who in 1884 deserted their party nominee, James G. Blaine, to vote for the Democratic nominee…
HUBBARD, David, (cousin of Samuel Houston), a Representative from Alabama; born near the town of Old Liberty (now Bedford), Bedford County, Va., in 1792; attended the county schools and an…
SATTERFIELD, David Edward, III, (son of David Edward Satterfield, Jr.), a Representative from Virginia; born in Richmond, Va., December 2, 1920; educated in the public schools, St.…
Senate Years of Service: 1845-1862Party: DemocratBRIGHT, Jesse David, a Senator from Indiana; born in Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., December 18, 1812; moved with his parents to Madison, Ind…
MATHESON, James David (Jim), a Representative from Utah; born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, March 21, 1960; B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1982; M.B.A., University of…
MATHESON, James David (Jim), a Representative from Utah; born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, March 21, 1960; B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1982; M.B.A., University of…
SWEENEY, David McCann (Mac), a Representative from Texas; born in Wharton, Tex., September 15, 1955; attended public schools; B.A., University of Texas, 1978; attended University of Texas…
PAIGE, David Raymond, a Representative from Ohio; born in Madison, Lake County, Ohio, April 8, 1844; attended the public schools and Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio; was graduated from…
MORRIS, Jonathan David, (son of Thomas Morris and brother of Isaac Newton Morris), a Representative from Ohio; born in Columbia, Hamilton County, Ohio, October 8, 1804; attended the public…
SWEENEY, David McCann (Mac), a Representative from Texas; born in Wharton, Tex., September 15, 1955; attended public schools; B.A., University of Texas, 1978; attended University of Texas School…
