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Eddie Bernice JOHNSON, Congress, TX (1935)

JOHNSON, Eddie Bernice, a Representative from Texas; born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex., December 3, 1935; graduated from A.J. Moore High School, Waco, Tex., 1952; nursing certificate, St. Mary’s…

John JOHNSON, Congress, OH (1805-1867)

JOHNSON, John, a Representative from Ohio; born near Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1805; immigrated with his mother to the United States in 1818; settled in Coshocton, Ohio, in 1819;…

Philip JOHNSON, Congress, PA (1818-1867)

JOHNSON, Philip, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Polkville, Knowlton Township, Warren County, N.J., January 17, 1818; moved to Mount Bethel, Pa., in 1839; attended the common…

Bellah, Robert Neelly

(Encyclopedia) Bellah, Robert NeellyBellah, Robert Neellybĕlˈə [key],1927–2013, American sociologist and educator. He was educated at Harvard (Ph.D., 1955) and taught there before becoming Elliot…

Bacon, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Bacon, Robert, 1860–1919, American banker and government official, b. Jamaica Plain, Mass. He embarked upon a career in business and in 1894 accepted a partnership with J. P. Morgan…

Ayton, Sir Robert

(Encyclopedia) Ayton or Aytoun, Sir RobertAyton or Aytoun, Sir Robertboth: āˈtən [key], 1570–1638, English poet and courtier. He was private secretary to the queens of James I and Charles I, besides…

Francis JOHNSON, Congress, KY (1776-1842)

JOHNSON, Francis, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Caroline County, Va., June 19, 1776; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced; moved to…

Jacob JOHNSON, Congress, UT (1847-1925)

JOHNSON, Jacob, a Representative from Utah; born in Aalborg, Denmark, November 1, 1847; immigrated to the United States in 1854 and was admitted to citizenship in California in 1868; attended…

JOHNSON, James, Congress, GA (1811-1891)

JOHNSON, James, a Representative from Georgia; born in Robeson County, N.C., February 12, 1811; was graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., 1832; taught school; studied law; was…