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Freeman, Orville Lothrop

(Encyclopedia) Freeman, Orville Lothrop, 1918–2003, American political figure, b. Minneapolis. In World War II he served in the U.S. marine corps, was severely wounded, and was discharged with the…

Newman, Arnold Abner

(Encyclopedia) Newman, Arnold Abner, 1918–2006, American portrait photographer, b. New York City. He is known for his “environmental portraiture,” photographs that capture their sitters in…

Gary Hall, Jr.

Born: September 26, 1974American Swimmer Won the 50m free event in the 2004 Athens Olympics. At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Hall won the 50m free and the 4x100m medley relay, earned silver in the…

Joseph BELLINGER, Congress, SC (1773-1830)

BELLINGER, Joseph, a Representative from South Carolina; born at Bellinger Plantation in Saint Bartholomew Parish, Ashepoo, Colleton County, S.C., in 1773; planter and owner of “Aeolian…

Joseph BOUCK, Congress, NY (1788-1858)

BOUCK, Joseph, (uncle of Gabriel Bouck), a Representative from New York; born on Bouck’s Island, near Fultonham, Schoharie County, N.Y., July 22, 1788; attended the rural schools of his…

Joseph BLOOMFIELD, Congress, NJ (1753-1823)

BLOOMFIELD, Joseph, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, N.J., October 18, 1753; educated at Rev. Enoch Green’s school in Deerfield, N.J.; studied law; was…

Joseph Albert WRIGHT, Congress, IN (1810-1867)

Senate Years of Service: 1862-1863Party: UnionistWRIGHT, Joseph Albert, (brother of George Grover Wright), a Representative and a Senator from Indiana; born in Washington, Pa., April 17, 1810…

Joseph NEVILLE, Congress, VA (1730-1819)

NEVILLE, Joseph, a Representative from Virginia; born in 1730; burgess for Hampshire County 1773-1776; member of the conventions of December 1, 1775, and May 6, 1776; served in the Continental…

Joseph HOWELL, Congress, UT (1857-1918)

HOWELL, Joseph, a Representative from Utah; born in Brigham City, Boxelder County, Utah, February 17, 1857; moved with his parents to Wellsville, Utah, in 1863; attended the common schools and…