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Francis JOHNSON, Congress, KY (1776-1842)

JOHNSON, Francis, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Caroline County, Va., June 19, 1776; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; moved to…

1977 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearRonnie MilsapSingle of the Year“Lucille,” Kenny RogersAlbum of the YearRonnie Milsap Live, Ronnie Milsap (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Lucille,” Roger Bowling…

Recent Discoveries

Recent Discoveries: Earth Drags Space and Time Einstein's theory of relativity predicts that large rotating objects should drag space and time around themselves as they turn. The…

Edmund PENDLETON, Congress, VA (1721-1803)

PENDLETON, Edmund, (uncle of Nathaniel Pendleton and John Penn), a Delegate from Virginia; born in Caroline County, Va., September 9, 1721; completed preparatory studies; clerk, Caroline…

John PENN, Congress, NC (1741-1788)

PENN, John, (nephew of Edmund Pendleton and cousin of Nathaniel Pendleton), a Delegate from North Carolina; born near Port Royal, Caroline County, Va., May 17, 1741; was educated under private…

Edmund ROWE, Congress, OH (1892-1972)

ROWE, Edmund, a Representative from Ohio; born in Sherrodsville, Carroll County, Ohio, December 21, 1892; attended the public schools; worked in the coal mines 1905-1909, in the rubber…

James Andrew McKENZIE, Congress, KY (1840-1904)

McKENZIE, James Andrew, (uncle of John McKenzie Moss), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Bennettstown, Christian County, Ky., August 1, 1840; attended the common schools of Christian…

Richard HAWES, Congress, KY (1797-1877)

HAWES, Richard, (brother of Albert Gallatin Hawes, nephew of Aylett Hawes, and cousin of Aylett Hawes Buckner), a Representative from Kentucky; born near Bowling Green, Caroline County, Va.,…

2014 Winter Olympics: Curling

Think shuffleboard on ice Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern Olympics Encyclopedia: Ancient Olympics Curling Through the Years…