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Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes served as president of the United States from 1877-1881 after being declared the winner of the disputed election of 1876. Rutherford B. Hayes was an Ohio lawyer who joined the…

Horatio Alger

Name at birth: Horatio Alger, Jr.Horatio Alger, Jr. was a prolific American author of the 19th century whose name became synonymous with "rags to riches" stories -- tales of plucky boys who overcome…

Zodiac Signs of the Presidents

The Question: What zodiac sign have the most presidents been born under? The Answer: It is a tie. There have been five Scorpio (Oct.…

LeBaron Bradford COLT, Congress, RI (1846-1924)

Senate Years of Service: 1913-1924 Party: Republican COLT LeBaron Bradford , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Dedham, Dedham County, Mass., June 25, 1846; attended the public schools and…

Blanche Kelso BRUCE, Congress, MS (1841-1898)

Senate Years of Service: 1875-1881 Party: Republican BRUCE Blanche Kelso , a Senator from Mississippi; born in slavery near Farmville, Prince Edward County, Va., March 1, 1841; was tutored by his…

James Abram Garfield

James Abram GarfieldBorn: 11/19/1831Birthplace: Cuyahoga County, Ohio James Abram Garfield, the last president to be born in a log cabin, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on Nov. 19, 1831.…

Thomas Collier PLATT, Congress, NY (1833-1910)

Senate Years of Service: 1881-1881; 1897-1909 Party: Republican; Republican PLATT Thomas Collier , a Representative and a Senator from New York; born in Owego, Tioga County, N.Y., July 15, 1833;…

Samuel Jordan KIRKWOOD, Congress, IA (1813-1894)

Senate Years of Service: 1866-1867; 1877-1881 Party: Republican; Republican KIRKWOOD Samuel Jordan , a Senator from Iowa; born in Harford County, Md., December 20, 1813; attended country schools…

Stanley MATTHEWS, Congress, OH (1824-1889)

Senate Years of Service: 1877-1879 Party: Republican MATTHEWS Stanley , a Senator from Ohio; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 21, 1824; attended the public schools; graduated from Kenyon College…