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Big Stone Lake

(Encyclopedia) Big Stone Lake, narrow lake, c.25 mi (40 km) long, on the Minn.–S.Dak. line. Located in the outlet channel of glacial Lake Agassiz, it is the source of the Minnesota River and serves…

Frederick STONE, Congress, MD (1820-1899)

STONE, Frederick, (grandson of Michael Jenifer Stone), a Representative from Maryland; born in Charles County, Md., February 7, 1820; was graduated from St. John’s College, Annapolis, Md.,…

Michael Jenifer STONE, Congress, MD (1747-1812)

STONE, Michael Jenifer, (brother of Thomas Stone and grandfather of Frederick Stone), a Representative from Maryland; born at “Equality,” near Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md., in 1747;…

William STONE, Congress, TN (1791-1853)

STONE, William, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Sevier County, Tenn. (then North Carolina), January 26, 1791; completed preparatory studies; held several local offices; was a captain…

Richard Bernard STONE, Congress, FL (1928)

Senate Years of Service: 1975-1980Party: DemocratSTONE, Richard Bernard, a Senator from Florida; born in New York City, September 22, 1928; attended Dade County, Fla., public schools;…

William Joel STONE, Congress, MO (1848-1918)

Senate Years of Service: 1903-1918Party: DemocratSTONE, William Joel, a Representative and a Senator from Missouri; born near Richmond, Madison County, Ky., May 7, 1848; attended the public…

David STONE, Congress, NC (1770-1818)

Senate Years of Service: 1801-1807; 1813-1814Party: Democratic Republican; Democratic RepublicanSTONE, David, a Representative and a Senator from North Carolina; born at “Hope,” near…

Oliver Stone

director, writerBorn: 9/15/1946Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning director and writer known for his controversial historical films. His films include Born on the Fourth of July (1989…

Alfred Parish STONE, Congress, OH (1813-1865)

STONE, Alfred Parish, a Representative from Ohio; born in Worthington, Mass., June 28, 1813; attended the common schools; moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 1832 and engaged in mercantile pursuits;…

James W. STONE, Congress, KY (1813-1854)

STONE, James W., a Representative from Kentucky; born in Taylorsville, Spencer County, Ky., in 1813; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; held…