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Gannett, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Gannett, HenryGannett, Henrygănˈət [key], 1846–1914, American geographer, b. Bath, Maine, grad. Harvard (B.S., 1869; M.E., 1870). His first work as a topographer was on the Hayden…Gannett Peak
(Encyclopedia) Gannett Peak, Wyo.: see Wind River Range.Gannett, Frank E.
editor, publisherBorn: 1876Died: 1957Wind River Range
(Encyclopedia) Wind River Range, part of the Rocky Mts., W Wyo., running southeastward c.120 mi (190 km) and constituting part of the Continental Divide. Gannett Peak (13,804 ft/4,207 m) is the…Barzillai GANNETT, Congress, MA (1764-1832)
GANNETT Barzillai , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Bridgewater, Mass., June 17, 1764; was graduated from Harvard University in 1785; studied theology, but did not enter the ministry…William John KEATING, Congress, OH (1927)
KEATING William John , A Representative from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, March 30, 1927; graduated from St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1945; B.B.A., University of…January 2009 Current Events: Business/Science News
U.S. News | World News Here are the key events in business and science news for the month of January, 2009. Apple Removing Music Copyright Protection (Jan. 6): Apple announces that it will begin…Francis CARR, Congress, MA (1751-1821)
CARR Francis , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Newbury, Mass., December 6, 1751; attended the common schools; engaged in the mercantile business; member of the State house of…Deborah Samson Biography
Deborah Samsonwar heroineBorn: 1760Birthplace: Plympton, Massachusetts The oldest of at least seven children, Samson learned responsibility at an early age. Her father abandoned the family…newspaper
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