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GREGG, James Madison, a Representative from Indiana; born in Patrick County, Va., June 26, 1806; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1830 and began practice in…
HADLEY, William Flavius Lester, a Representative from Illinois; born near Collinsville, Madison County, Ill., June 15, 1847; attended the common schools; was graduated from McKendree College,…
