WOOD, Benson, a Representative from Illinois; born near Bridgewater, Susquehanna County, Pa., on March 31, 1839; attended the common schools, Montrose (Pa.) Academy, and Wyoming (Pa.) Seminary…
BENSON, Egbert, a Delegate and a Representative from New York; born in New York City June 21, 1746; was graduated from Kingâs College (now Columbia University) in 1765; studied law; was…
Senate Years of Service: 1872-1873Party: DemocratMACHEN, Willis Benson, a Senator from Kentucky; born in Caldwell (now Lyon) County, Ky., April 10, 1810; attended the common schools and…
Senate Years of Service: 1906-1907Party: RepublicanBENSON, Alfred Washburn, a Senator from Kansas; born in Poland, Chautauqua County, N.Y., July 15, 1843; moved to Jamestown, N.Y., in 1860;…
BENSON, Carville Dickinson, a Representative from Maryland; born near Halethorpe, Baltimore County, Md., August 24, 1872; attended the public schools of Baltimore, preparatory schools, and…
Senate Years of Service: 1935-1936Party: Farmer LaboriteBENSON, Elmer Austin, a Senator from Minnesota; born in Appleton, Swift County, Minn., September 22, 1895; attended the public schools;…
BENSON, Samuel Page, a Representative from Maine, born in Winthrop, Maine, November 28, 1804; received instruction from private teachers and attended the Monmouth (Maine) Academy; was…
Senate Years of Service: 1897-1909Party: RepublicanFORAKER, Joseph Benson, a Senator from Ohio; born near Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio, on July 5, 1846; pursued preparatory studies; during…
(Encyclopedia) Laidler, Harry WellingtonLaidler, Harry Wellingtonlādˈlər [key], 1884–1970, American economist and Socialist leader, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., grad. Wesleyan Univ., 1907, Brooklyn Law School…
(Encyclopedia) Lauder, Sir HarryLauder, Sir Harrylôˈdər [key], 1870–1950, Scottish baritone. His original name was MacLennan. Lauder was popular for his singing of ballads and comic songs, many of…
