(Encyclopedia) Harrison, Jane Ellen, 1850–1928, English classical scholar. She applied archaeological discoveries in the interpretation of Greek religion. Her works include Prolegomena to the Study…
(Encyclopedia) Grey, Lady Jane, 1537–54, queen of England for nine days. She was the daughter of Henry Grey, marquess of Dorset (later duke of Suffolk), and Frances Brandon, daughter of Henry VIII's…
(Encyclopedia) Croly, Jane CunninghamCroly, Jane Cunninghamkrōˈlē [key], pseud. Jennie June, 1829–1901, American journalist and feminist, b. England. She came to the United States at the age of 12…
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Augusta Jane, 1835–1909, American novelist, b. Columbus, Ga. Of her sentimental, moralistic novels, St. Elmo (1866) achieved greatest popularity.
(Encyclopedia) St. John, John Pierce, 1833–1916, American political reformer, b. Brookville, Ind. He traveled in the West and in South America, fought in the Union army in the Civil War, and after…
Senate Years of Service:
1789-1796; 1802-1804
Party:
Pro-Administration; Anti-Administration; Democratic Republican; Democratic Republican
BUTLER, Pierce, a Delegate and a Senator from South…
Senate Years of Service: 1837-1842Party: DemocratPIERCE, Franklin, a Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire and 14th President of the United States; born in Hillsborough, N.H.,…
PIERCE, Walter Marcus, a Representative from Oregon; born on a farm near Morris, Grundy County, Ill., May 30, 1861; attended the common schools, Morris (Ill.) Academy, and the University of…
