HINDMAN, Thomas Carmichael, a Representative from Arkansas; born in Knoxville, Tenn., January 28, 1828; moved with his parents to Jacksonville, Calhoun County, Ala., in 1832 and to Ripley,…
SEVIER, John, a Representative from North Carolina and Tennessee; born near Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Va., September 23, 1745; attended the common schools and the academy at…
SLEMP, Campbell Bascom, (son of Campbell Slemp), a Representative from Virginia; born at Turkey Cove, Lee County, Va., September 4, 1870; attended the public schools; was graduated from…
(Encyclopedia) Tennessee, river, c.650 mi (1,050 km) long, the principal tributary of the Ohio River. It is formed by the confluence of the Holston and French Broad rivers near Knoxville, Tenn., and…
Senate Years of Service: 1877-1907Party: DemocratMORGAN, John Tyler, a Senator from Alabama; born in Athens, McMinn County, Tenn., June 20, 1824; moved with his parents to Alabama in 1833 and…
Here are the most challenging U.S. cities to live in during spring allergies. Several factors are involved in ranking these cities, including pollen scores, number of…
Senate Years of Service: 1886-1887Party: DemocratWHITTHORNE, Washington Curran, a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee; born near Farmington, Marshall County, Tenn., April 19, 1825;…
Senate Years of Service: 1930-1930Party: RepublicanROBSION, John Marshall, (father of John Marshall Robsion, Jr.), a Representative and a Senator from Kentucky; born near Berlin, Bracken…
Senate Years of Service: 1847-1852Party: DemocratFOOTE, Henry Stuart, a Senator from Mississippi; born in Fauquier County, Va., February 28, 1804; pursued classical studies; graduated from…