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Year in Review, 2014

Top events for the nation and the   world                                       …

1961 Grammy Awards

Henry ManciniArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Moon River,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearJudy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland (Capitol)Song of the Year“Moon River,” Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer,…

Best Child-Rearing States

The Question: I'm looking for information about what cities are best for raising children. Do you have any ideas? The Answer: Not…

Richard MOTT, Congress, OH (1804-1888)

MOTT, Richard, a Representative from Ohio; born in Mamaroneck, Westchester County, N.Y., July 21, 1804; attended the Quaker Seminary in Dutchess County, N.Y.; engaged in banking in New York…

Tilman Bacon PARKS, Congress, AR (1872-1950)

PARKS, Tilman Bacon, a Representative from Arkansas; born near Lewisville, Lafayette County, Ark., May 14, 1872; attended the common schools, the University of Texas at Austin, and the…

WILLIAMS, John, Congress, NY (1807-1875)

WILLIAMS, John, a Representative from New York; born in Utica, N.Y., January 7, 1807; spent his youth and completed preparatory studies in Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; moved to Rochester, N.Y., in 1824…

Samuel THATCHER, Congress, MA (1776-1872)

THATCHER, Samuel, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Cambridge, Mass., July 1, 1776; was graduated from Harvard University in 1793; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1797 and…

John Alden THAYER, Congress, MA (1857-1917)

THAYER, John Alden, (son of Eli Thayer), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Worcester, Mass., December 22, 1857; attended the grade and high schools of Worcester; was graduated from…

Smith Meade PURDY, Congress, NY (1796-1870)

PURDY, Smith Meade, a Representative from New York; born in North Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., July 31, 1796; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced…

James Willard RAGSDALE, Congress, SC (1872-1919)

RAGSDALE, James Willard, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Timmonsville, Florence County, S.C., December 14, 1872; attended the public schools; employed in a railroad office at…