(Encyclopedia) riot, rout, and unlawful assembly, in law, varying degrees of concerted disturbance of the peace. At common law, an unlawful assembly is a gathering of at least three persons whose…
(Encyclopedia) Norris, George William, 1861–1944, American legislator, b. Sandusky co., Ohio. After admission to the bar in 1883, he moved (1885) to Furnas co., Nebr., where he practiced law and was…
(Encyclopedia) Wallace, George Corley, 1919–98, governor of Alabama (1963–67, 1971–79, 1983–87), b. Clio, Ala. Admitted to the bar in 1942, he was active in the Alabama Democratic party, serving in…
(Encyclopedia) Blackstone, Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist. At first unsuccessful in legal practice, he turned to scholarship and teaching. He became (1758) the first Vinerian professor of law…
(Encyclopedia) West, Dame Rebecca, 1892–1983, English novelist and critic, b. Ireland as Cicily Isabel Fairfield. West began her career as a journalist for feminist and suffragist publications. At…
BRONSON, Isaac Hopkins, a Representative from New York; born in Rutland, N.Y., October 16, 1802; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1822 and commenced…
DEVITT, Edward James, a Representative from Minnesota; born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., May 5, 1911; graduated from St. Johnâs College Preparatory High School, Collegeville, Minn.,…
KLECZKA, John Casimir, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 6, 1885; attended the parochial schools; was graduated from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., in…
THATCHER, George, a Delegate and a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Yarmouth, in the county of Barnstable, Mass., April 12, 1754; prepared for college by a private instructor; was…
Senate Years of Service: 1805-1809Party: Democratic RepublicanTHRUSTON, Buckner, a Senator from Kentucky; born in Petsoe Parish, Gloucester County, Va., February 9, 1763; pursued preparatory…
