HOWELL, Nathaniel Woodhull, a Representative from New York; born in Blooming Grove, Orange County, N.Y., January 1, 1770; was graduated from Princeton College in 1788; taught school in…
VERPLANCK, Daniel Crommelin, (father of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck), a Representative from New York; born in New York City March 19, 1762; was educated under private tutors; was graduated from…
CRAIG, Hector, a Representative from New York; born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1775; immigrated to the United States and settled in Orange County, N.Y., in 1790; founded the town of Craigsville…
by Mark D. Hughes photos by Carol M. Highsmith Carol Highsmith, a distinguished and widely published American photographer, is donating her life's work to the Library of Congress. The Carol M.…
(Encyclopedia) Milstein, Nathan, 1904–92, Russian violinist, b. Odessa. Milstein attended the music school in Odessa before entering the St. Petersburg conservatory, where he studied under Leopold…
(Encyclopedia) John III (John Sobieski)John IIIsôbyĕˈskē [key], 1624–96, king of Poland (1674–96), champion of Christian Europe against the Ottomans. Born to an ancient noble family, he was appointed…
EmperorsFranz I, last Holy Roman Emperor, first Emperor of Austria (1804–1835)Ferdinand I (1835–1848)Franz Joseph I (1848–1916)Karl I, last emperor of Austria (1916–1918)PresidentsFranz Dinghofer,…
Senate Years of Service: 1909-1915Party: RepublicanROOT, Elihu, a Senator from New York; born in Clinton, Oneida County, N.Y., February 15, 1845; attended the common schools; graduated from…
TUTHILL, Joseph Hasbrouck, (nephew of Selah Tuthill), a Representative from New York; born in Blooming Grove, Orange County, N.Y., February 25, 1811; attended common and private schools; moved…
