McLEAN, Finis Ewing, (brother of John McLean and uncle of James David Walker), a Representative from Kentucky; born near Russellville, Logan County, Ky., February 19, 1806; attended the…
Born: 8/20/1833Birthplace: North Bend, Ohio Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio, on Aug. 20, 1833, the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president. A graduate of Miami…
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BANKHEAD, Walter Will, (son of John Hollis Bankhead 2d, grandson of John Hollis Bankhead, and nephew of William Brockman Bankhead), a Representative from Alabama; born in Jasper, Walker County…
Senate Years of Service: 1982-1982Party: RepublicanBRADY, Nicholas Frederick, a Senator from New Jersey; born in New York City, April 11, 1930; graduated, St. Markâs School, Southboro, Mass…
GIBBS, Willis Benjamin, (husband of Florence Reville Gibbs), a Representative from Georgia; born in Dupont, Clinch County, Ga., April 15, 1889; attended the public schools and Mercer…
Senate Years of Service: 1879-1897Party: DemocratCALL, Wilkinson, (nephew of Richard Keith Call and cousin of James David Walker), a Senator from Florida; born in Russellville, Logan County,…
Senate Years of Service: 1845-1847Party: DemocratCHALMERS, Joseph Williams, (father of James Ronald Chalmers), a Senator from Mississippi; born in Halifax County, Va., 1807; studied law in the…
HOFFMAN, Clare Eugene, a Representative from Michigan; born in Vicksburg, Union County, Pa., September 10, 1875; attended the public schools and was graduated from the law department of…
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…