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Alexander OGLE, Congress, PA (1766-1832)

OGLE, Alexander, (father of Charles Ogle and grandfather of Andrew Jackson Ogle), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Frederick, Frederick County, Md., August 10, 1766; completed…

Popular Kids' Names

The top boys' and girls' names, from 1900-2015 by Elaine Rho Related Links Most Common Names of Twins Most Common Names of Twin Girls Most Common Names of Twin Boys Most Popular…

Fundamental Orders

(Encyclopedia) Fundamental Orders, in U.S. history, the basic law of the Connecticut colony from 1639 to 1662, formally adopted (Jan. 14, 1639) by representatives from the towns of Hartford,…

zoning

(Encyclopedia) zoning, legislative regulations by which a municipal government seeks to control the use of buildings and land within the municipality. It has become, in the United States, a…

Cyrus BEERS, Congress, NY (1786-1850)

BEERS, Cyrus, a Representative from New York; born in Newtown, Conn., June 21, 1786; moved with his parents to New York City; obtained a limited education in the public schools; engaged in…

Robert ALLEN, Congress, TN (1778-1844)

ALLEN, Robert, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Augusta County, Va., June 19, 1778; attended the rural schools and William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va.; studied law and…

ALLEN, Robert, Congress, TN (1778-1844)

ALLEN, Robert, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Augusta County, Va., June 19, 1778; attended the rural schools and William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va.; studied law and practiced…

Thomas WILLIAMS, Congress, PA (1806-1872)

WILLIAMS, Thomas, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., August 28, 1806; attended the common schools, and was graduated from Dickinson College,…

John Hall FULTON, Congress, VA (1836)

FULTON, John Hall, (brother of Andrew Steele Fulton), a Representative from Virginia; born in Augusta County, Va., birth date unknown; attended the common schools and was graduated from…