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Richmond Barthé

American sculptorBorn: Jan. 28, 1901Birthplace: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Barthé showed great promise as an artist at a young age. As an African American, however, he was barred from entering art…

John HANSON, Congress, MD (1715-1783)

HANSON, John, (grandfather of Alexander Contee Hanson), a Delegate from Maryland; born at Mulberry Grove, near Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md., April 3, 1715; pursued an academic course;…

Joel Allen BARBER, Congress, WI (1809-1881)

BARBER, Joel Allen, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Georgia (near St. Albans), Franklin County, Vt., January 17, 1809; attended the common schools, Georgia Academy, and the University…

John COFFEE, Congress, GA (1782-1836)

COFFEE, John, a Representative from Georgia; born in Prince Edward County, Va., December 3, 1782; moved with his father to a plantation near Powelton, Hancock County, Ga., in 1800; settled in…

Walter COLES, Congress, VA (1790-1857)

COLES, Walter, (son of Isaac Coles), a Representative from Virginia; born at Coles Ferry, Halifax County, Va., December 8, 1790; moved with his parents to Pittsylvania County, Va., in 1798;…

George Robert LATHAM, Congress, WV (1832-1917)

LATHAM, George Robert, a Representative from West Virginia; born near Haymarket, Prince William County, Va., March 9, 1832; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…