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William DENNING, Congress, NY (1740-1819)

DENNING, William, a Representative from New York; born probably in St. John’s, Newfoundland, in April 1740; moved to New York City in early youth and engaged in mercantile pursuits; member…

William ANDERSON, Congress, PA (1762-1829)

ANDERSON, William, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Virginia in 1762; attended the common schools; during the Revolutionary War joined the Continental Army at the age of fifteen and…

James Barroll RICAUD, Congress, MD (1808-1866)

RICAUD, James Barroll, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., February 11, 1808; attended the common schools and was graduated from Washington College, Chestertown, Kent…

Joshua SANDS, Congress, NY (1757-1835)

SANDS, Joshua, a Representative from New York; born in Cow Neck (now Sands Point), Queens County, Long Island, N.Y., October 12, 1757; received a limited schooling; served as captain in the…

Stephen Lorenzo MAYHAM, Congress, NY (1826-1908)

MAYHAM, Stephen Lorenzo, a Representative from New York; born in Blenheim, N.Y., October 8, 1826; pursued an academic course; studied law in Ithaca, N.Y.; was admitted to the bar and commenced…

James CARROLL, Congress, MD (1791-1873)

CARROLL, James, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., December 2, 1791; was graduated from old St. Mary’s College at Baltimore in 1808; studied law but did not practice;…

Henry Crosby ALLEN, Congress, NJ (1872-1942)

ALLEN, Henry Crosby, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Paterson, N.J., May 13, 1872; attended private and public schools of his native city; was graduated from St. Paul’s School,…