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Thomas WREN, Congress, NV (1826-1904)

WREN Thomas , a Representative from Nevada; born in McArthurstown, Ohio, January 2, 1826; received a common-school education; moved with his parents to Illinois; crossed the Plains to…

Fritz Garland LANHAM, Congress, TX (1880-1965)

LANHAM Fritz Garland , a Representative from Texas; born in Weatherford, Tex., January 3, 1880; attended the public schools of Washington, D.C., and was graduated from Weatherford College,…

George Washington SMYTH, Congress, TX (1803-1866)

SMYTH George Washington , a Representative from Texas; born in North Carolina, May 16, 1803; moved with his parents to Alabama, and later to Murfreesboro, Tenn.; attended the common schools and…

Charles Pope CALDWELL, Congress, NY (1875-1940)

CALDWELL Charles Pope , a Representative from New York; born near Bastrop, Bastrop County, Tex., June 18, 1875; attended the public schools; was graduated from the law department of the University…

Verne Troyer

Verne Troyer is the 2'8" tall actor who became a star after playing Mini-Me, the tiny alter-ego to Doctor Evil in the comedy features Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Austin Powers…

John HEMPHILL, Congress, TX (1803-1862)

Senate Years of Service: 1859-1861 Party: Democrat HEMPHILL John , a Senator from Texas; born in Chester District, S.C., December 18, 1803; attended the common schools; taught school; graduated…

Chabrol, Claude

(Encyclopedia) Chabrol, ClaudeChabrol, Claudeklōd shäbrōlˈ [key], 1930–2010, French filmmaker, b. Paris, attended Univ. of Paris. One of the creators of the French “new wave” cinema of the 1950s and…

Texas

Texas State Information Discover Texas: Including historic events, disasters, entertainment, animals, geographic landmarks, travel ideas, family outings, serial killers, haunted places in Texas,…

Alex Jones

Alex Jones is a rabble-rousing media personality whose radio and internet show, InfoWars, discusses current affairs through the lens of conspiracy theories, denouncing one-world government, police…

Morgan Calvin HAMILTON, Congress, TX (1809-1893)

Senate Years of Service: 1870-1873; 1873-1875; 1875-1877 Party: Republican; Liberal Republican; Republican HAMILTON Morgan Calvin , a Senator from Texas; born near Huntsville, Madison County, Ala…