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John Alexander MAGEE, Congress, PA (1827-1903)

MAGEE, John Alexander, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Landisburg, Perry County, Pa., October 14, 1827; attended the common schools and was graduated from New Bloomfield Academy;…

Jesse MILLER, Congress, PA (1800-1850)

MILLER, Jesse, (father of William Henry Miller), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Landisburg, Perry County, Pa., in 1800; attended the common schools; first clerk to county…

Abbott, Greg

(Encyclopedia) Abbott, Greg (Gregory Wayne Abbott), 1957–, U.S. lawyer and politician, b. Wichita Falls, Tex. A conservative Republican, he worked in private practice and served as a state judge,…

Renee Zellweger

actressBorn: 4/25/1969Birthplace: Katy, Texas Zellweger graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, where she earned a B.A. in English. She gained critical notice in 1996 with roles in Jerry…

2006 Olympics: Biathlon, Women's

7.5–km Sprint     Time 1Florence Baverel-Robert, FRA 22:31.42Anna Carin Olofsson, SWE 22:33.83Lilia Efremova, UKR 22:38.0 10–km Pursuit     Time 1Kati Wilhelm, GER 36:43.62…

Marquis, Don

(Encyclopedia) Marquis, Don (Donald Robert Perry Marquis)Marquis, Donmärˈkwĭs [key], 1878–1937, American author, b. Walnut, Ill. In 1912 he began the humorous column “The Sun Dial” in the New York…

Bahamas, The

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 5/14/2012 Governor Gen. Arthur FOULKES Prime Min. Perry CHRISTIE Dep. Prime Min.…

Joseph BAILEY, Congress, PA (1810-1885)

BAILEY, Joseph, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pennsbury Township, Chester County, Pa., March 18, 1810; attended the common schools; learned the trade of a hatter, which he…

Edward ROBB, Congress, MO (1857-1934)

ROBB, Edward, a Representative from Missouri; born in Brazeau, Perry County, Mo., March 19, 1857; attended the common schools, Brazeau (Mo.) Academy, Fruitland (Mo.) Normal Institute, and the…