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Cydnor Bailey TOMPKINS, Congress, OH (1810-1862)

TOMPKINS, Cydnor Bailey, (father of Emmett Tompkins), a Representative from Ohio; born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, November 8, 1810; moved with his parents to Morgan County in…

Penny Marshall

(Carole Penelope Masciarelli)director, actressBorn: 10/15/1942Birthplace: Bronx, New York Born into a showbiz family, the younger sister of TV producer Garry Marshall landed her first major TV role…

John Hubler STOVER, Congress, MO (1833-1889)

STOVER, John Hubler, a Representative from Missouri; born in Aaronsburg, Center County, Pa., April 24, 1833; completed preparatory studies at Bellefonte Academy; studied law; was admitted to…

Chauncey GOODRICH, Congress, CT (1759-1815)

Senate Years of Service: 1807-1813Party: FederalistGOODRICH, Chauncey, (brother of Elizur Goodrich), a Representative and a Senator from Connecticut; born in Durham, Middlesex County, Conn.,…

1988 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrinAlbum of the YearFaith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS)Song of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin, songwriterBest New ArtistTracy…

Samuel Whittlesey DANA, Congress, CT (1760-1830)

Senate Years of Service: 1810-1821Party: FederalistDANA, Samuel Whittlesey, a Representative and a Senator from Connecticut; born in Wallingford, Conn., February 13, 1760; pursued academic…

Baer, George Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Baer, George FrederickBaer, George Frederickbâr [key], 1842–1914, American financier, b. Somerset co., Pa. Baer became legal adviser to J. Pierpont Morgan and held many posts as a key…

John LIND, Congress, MN (1854-1930)

LIND, John, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Kanna, Sweden, March 25, 1854; immigrated to the United States in 1867 with his parents, who settled in Goodhue County, Minn.; moved to…

Ozzie Nelson

(Oswald George Nelson)actor, orchestra leader, producer, directorBorn: 3/20/1906Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey Orchestra leader who became the emblem for the 1950s typical American family with…