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Martin MAGINNIS, Congress, MT (1841-1919)

MAGINNIS, Martin, a Delegate from the Territory of Montana; born near Pultneyville, Wayne County, N.Y., October 27, 1841; moved with his parents to Minnesota in 1852; pursued an academic…

MARTIN, Charles Henry, Congress, OR (1863-1946)

MARTIN, Charles Henry, a Representative from Oregon; born on a farm near Albion, Edwards County, Ill., October 1, 1863; attended the public schools of Carmi, Ill., and Ewing (Ill.) College; was…

Alexander MARTIN, Congress, NC (1740-1807)

Senate Years of Service: 1793-1795; 1795-1799Party: Anti-Administration; RepublicanMARTIN, Alexander, a Senator from North Carolina; born in Hunterdon County, N.J., in 1740; attended the…

Augustus Newton MARTIN, Congress, IN (1847-1901)

MARTIN, Augustus Newton, a Representative from Indiana; born near Whitestown, Butler County, Pa., March 23, 1847; attended the common schools and Witherspoon Institute, Butler, Pa., and was…

Martin WELKER, Congress, OH (1819-1902)

WELKER, Martin, a Representative from Ohio; born in Knox County, Ohio, April 25, 1819; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1840 and commenced practice at…

John MARTIN, Congress, KS (1833-1913)

Senate Years of Service: 1893-1895Party: DemocratMARTIN, John, a Senator from Kansas; born near Hartsville, Wilson County, Tenn., November 12, 1833; attended the common schools; clerked in…

Van Buren, Martin

(Encyclopedia) Van Buren, Martin, 1782–1862, 8th President of the United States (1837–41), b. Kinderhook, Columbia co., N.Y. He was again the presidential candidate of the Democratic party in 1840…

Charles Drake MARTIN, Congress, OH (1829-1911)

MARTIN, Charles Drake, a Representative from Ohio; born in Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, August 5, 1829; attended the public schools and Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio; studied law; was…