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Jason Brevoort BROWN, Congress, IN (1839-1898)

BROWN, Jason Brevoort, a Representative from Indiana; born in Dillsboro, Dearborn County, Ind., February 26, 1839; attended the common schools and Wilmington Academy, Dearborn County, Ind.;…

Jason NILES, Congress, MS (1814-1894)

NILES, Jason, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Burlington, Vt., December 19, 1814; attended the common schools and was graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1837…

William Jason FIELDS, Congress, KY (1874-1954)

FIELDS, William Jason, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Willard, Carter County, Ky., December 29, 1874; attended the public schools, and the University of Kentucky at Lexington; studied…

Wes Anderson

directorBirthplace: Houston, Texas Anderson achieved by age 30 what few directors have been able to do: create intelligent, quirky, independent-minded Hollywood films. Born and raised in Houston,…

Jason Lee

actorBorn: 1971Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Lee was a champion skateboarder before turning his attention to acting. He made his first starring appearance in Mallrats (1995) and gained…

Jason Finn

musician Drummer and singer who forms the group, The Presidents of the United States of America, along with Dave Dederer (vocals, three string guitbass) and Chris Ballew (vocals, two-string basitar…

A Tour of Rushmore

Jason Schwartzman's Max Fischer is a jack of all trades, but is he competent at any? Many struggling filmmakers would agree. Anderson advanced from the micro-budgeted Rocket to the high-profile…

Jennifer Jason Leigh

actress Born: 2/5/1962Birthplace: Los Angeles Daughter of actor Vic Morrow and of actress/writer Barbara Turner, actress Leigh is often recognized for her lost, wistful air that allowed her success…

Medea

(Encyclopedia) MedeaMedeamĭdēˈə [key], in Greek mythology, princess of Colchis, skilled in magic and sorcery. She fell in love with Jason and helped him, against the will of her father, Aeëtes, to…

Acastus

(Encyclopedia) AcastusAcastusəkăsˈtəs [key], in Greek mythology, son of Pelias, cousin of Jason. He accompanied Jason on the Argonaut expedition, but when Jason and Medea murdered Pelias and usurped…