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Francis BAYLIES, Congress, MA (1783-1852)

BAYLIES, Francis, (brother of William Baylies), a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Mass., October 16, 1783; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1810 and commenced…

John R. LEWIS, Congress, GA (1940)

LEWIS, John R., a Representative from Georgia; born in Troy, Pike County, Ala., February 21, 1940; attended public schools; B.A., American Baptist Theological Seminary, Nashville, Tenn., 1961…

Elijah HISE, Congress, KY (1802-1867)

HISE, Elijah, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Allegheny County, Pa., July 4, 1802; moved with his parents to Russellville, Logan County, Ky., when young; completed preparatory studies…

De Predis, Ambrogio

(Encyclopedia) De Predis, AmbrogioDe Predis, Ambrogioämbrōˈjō dā prāˈdēs [key] c.1455–c.1506, Milanese painter. He worked under Leonardo da Vinci and copied many of his paintings. He also executed…

Territories, Colonies, and Dependencies

Source: The World Factbook, 2005 The following is a list of dependencies—territories under the jurisdiction of another country. Under Australian Jurisdiction (6) Ashmore and Cartier Islands…

Henry BEDINGER, Congress, VA (1812-1858)

BEDINGER, Henry, (nephew of George Michael Bedinger), a Representative from Virginia; born near Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Va. (now West Virginia), February 3, 1812; attended the common…

Benjamin Alden BIDLACK, Congress, PA (1804-1849)

BIDLACK, Benjamin Alden, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Paris, Oneida County, N.Y., September 8, 1804; moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; attended the public schools; was graduated from…