(Encyclopedia) Bourne, HughBourne, Hughb&oobreve;rn [key], 1772–1852, English founder of the sect of Primitive Methodists. In 1799 he joined the Wesleyan Methodists and became a preacher. In 1807…
(Encyclopedia) Black, Hugh, 1868–1953, Scottish-American theologian and author. After serving as a pastor in Paisley and Edinburgh, he emigrated to the United States in 1906 to begin a professorship…
writer and directorBorn: February 18, 1950Died: August 6, 2009 (New York, USA) Best Known as: writer and director John Hughes helped create some of the most…
marine biologistBorn: January 17, 1962Died: March 16, 2009 (Alaska, USA) Best Known as: son of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath Nicholas Hughes' life began with…
BATTLE, Laurie Calvin, a Representative from Alabama; born in Wilsonville, Shelby County, Ala., May 10, 1912; graduated from Deshler High School, Tuscumbia, Ala., 1930; B.A., Birmingham-…
GREENE, William Laury, a Representative from Nebraska; born near Ireland, Pike County, Ind., October 3, 1849; moved with his parents to Dubois County, in the same State; attended the common…
BLAKE, John Lauris, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Boston, Mass., March 25, 1831; received a classical education; moved to Orange, N.J., in 1846; studied law; was admitted to the…
The Question: Who swore in Lyndon Johnson? The Answer: On Nov. 22, 1963, after President Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Vice President Johnson and Jackie…
radio personality, executiveBorn: 1947Birthplace: Omaha, Neb. Born Catherine Elizabeth Woods, she attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha but did not graduate. Around…
(Encyclopedia) Legaré, Hugh SwintonLegaré, Hugh Swintonləgrēˈ [key], 1797–1843, American lawyer and public official, b. Charleston, S.C. He was admitted to the bar in 1822, served in the South…
