(Encyclopedia) Hughes, Thomas, 1822–96, English author. A lawyer, Hughes eventually became a judge; he was also a Liberal member of Parliament and worked assiduously for social reforms. His novel of…
HOEKSTRA, Peter, a Representative from Michigan; born in Groningen, The Netherlands, October 30, 1953; graduated from Holland Christian High School, Holland, Mich.; B.A., Hope College, Holland, Mich…
MOOREHEAD, Tom Van Horn, a Representative from Ohio; born in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, April 12, 1898; attended the public schools, Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, and George…
VANDERGRIFF, Tommy (Tom) Joe, a Representative from Texas; born in Carrollton, Dallas County, Tex., January 29, 1926; attended public schools of Carrollton and Arlington, Tex.; B.A.,…
Senate Years of Service: 1929-1953 Party: Democrat CONNALLY, Thomas Terry (Tom), (step-grandfather of Connie Mack III), a Representative and a Senator from Texas; born near Hewitt, McLennan…
Senate Years of Service: 1929-1953Party: DemocratCONNALLY, Thomas Terry (Tom), (step-grandfather of Connie Mack III), a Representative and a Senator from Texas; born near Hewitt, McLennan…
HUIZENGA, Bill, a Representative from Michigan; born in Zeeland, Ottawa County, Mich., January 31, 1969; graduated from Holland Christian High School, Holland, Mich., 1987; B.A., Calvin College,…
(Encyclopedia) Fielding, Henry, 1707–54, English novelist and dramatist. Born of a distinguished family, he was educated at Eton and studied law at Leiden. Settling in London in 1729, he began…
(Encyclopedia) Holland, former county of the Holy Roman Empire and, from 1579 to 1795, chief member of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Its name is popularly applied to the entire Netherlands…
(Encyclopedia) Holland, Henry Richard Vassall Fox, 3d Baron, 1773–1840, British politician, nephew of Charles James Fox. He was a member of the Whig opposition party from 1797 and served as lord…
