WORMAN, Ludwig, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pa., in 1761; received a limited schooling; learned the tanning business; moved to Earl Township,…
WATSON, Henry Winfield, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Bucks County, Pa., June 24, 1856; educated in private schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1881 and commenced…
STRANG, Michael Lathrop, a Representative from Colorado; born in Bucks County, Pa., June 17, 1929; tutored at home; A.B., Princeton University, 1956; graduate work at University of Geneva,…
businessman, baseball commissioner, Olympics chairmanBorn: 9/2/1937Birthplace: Evanston, Ill. Having proven his business acumen by running Trans International Airline (1959–62),then his own company…
BENNET, Benjamin, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Bucks County, Pa., October 31, 1764; attended the common schools; studied theology; was ordained as a minister in Middletown,…
FITZPATRICK, Michael G., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., June 28, 1963; B.A., St. Thomas University, Florida, 1985; J.D., Dickinson School…
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