(Encyclopedia) Robertson, William, 1721–93, Scottish churchman and historian. As moderator (1762–80) of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, he led the moderate party and enforced the…
(Encyclopedia) Price, Richard, 1723–91, English nonconformist minister and philosopher. His philosophical importance rests on his ethical discussion, Review of the Principal Questions and…
ERVIN, Joseph Wilson, (brother of Samuel James Ervin, Jr.), a Representative from North Carolina; born in Morganton, Burke County, N.C., March 3, 1901; attended the public schools; was…
(Encyclopedia) Crabbe, George, 1754–1832, English poet, b. Aldeburgh, Suffolk. After practicing medicine for a short time, he went to London in 1780, hoping to earn money by his writing. He was…
LESTER, Rufus Ezekiel, a Representative from Georgia; born near Waynesboro, Burke County, Ga., December 12, 1837; was graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Ga., in 1857; studied law; was…
CASTOR, George Albert, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Holmesburg (a part of the city of Philadelphia), Pa., August 6, 1855; attended the public schools; entered a cloth house…
CORKER, Stephen Alfestus, a Representative from Georgia; born near Waynesboro, Burke County, Ga., May 7, 1830; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced…
(Encyclopedia) Wilkes, John, 1727–97, English politician and journalist. He studied at the Univ. of Leiden, returned to England in 1746, and purchased (1757) a seat in Parliament. Backed by Earl…
ANTONY, Edwin Le Roy, a Representative from Texas; born in Waynesboro, Burke County, Ga., January 5, 1852; moved with his parents to Texas in 1859 and settled in Brazoria County; moved to…
