DENNING, William, a Representative from New York; born probably in St. Johnâs, Newfoundland, in April 1740; moved to New York City in early youth and engaged in mercantile pursuits; member…
SUTHERLAND, Daniel Alexander, a Delegate from the Territory of Alaska; born in Pleasant Bay on Cape Breton Island, Canada, April 17, 1869; moved with his parents to Essex, Mass., in 1876;…
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…
BELMONT, Oliver Hazard Perry, (brother of Perry Belmont), a Representative from New York; born in New York City November 12, 1858; attended St. Paulâs School, Concord, N.H., and was…
WHITE, Campbell Patrick, a Representative from New York; born in Ireland November 30, 1787; received a limited education; immigrated to the United States in 1816 and engaged in mercantile…
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…
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…
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…
CARROLL, James, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., December 2, 1791; was graduated from old St. Maryâs College at Baltimore in 1808; studied law but did not practice;…
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. Paulâs School,…