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James Whitcomb Riley
Riley, James Whitcomb[1853-1916](2)Born in Greenfield, Indiana, in June, 1853, and died at Indianapolis, July, 1916. He occupied a field unique in American literature and probably no poet…James Whitcomb Riley: The Rival
The RivalJames Whitcomb RileyI so loved once, when Death came by I hid Away my face, And all my sweetheart's tresses she undid To make my hiding-place.The dread shade passed me thus…Riley, James Whitcomb
(Encyclopedia) Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849–1916, American poet, b. Greenfield, Ind., known as the Hoosier poet. He was at various times a traveling actor, a sign painter, and a newspaperman. Under…James Whitcomb Riley: A Parting Guest
A Parting GuestJames Whitcomb RileyWhat delightful hosts are they — Life and Love! Lingeringly I turn away, This late hour, yet glad enough They have not withheld from me Their high…James WHITCOMB, Congress, IN (1795-1852)
Senate Years of Service: 1849-1852 Party: Democrat WHITCOMB James , a Senator from Indiana; born in Windsor County, Vt., December 1, 1795; attended Transylvania University, Lexington, Ky.;…Nye, Edgar Wilson
(Encyclopedia) Nye, Edgar WilsonNye, Edgar Wilsonnī [key], known as Bill Nye, 1850–96, American humorist and journalist, b. Shirley Mills, Maine. He lived in Wisconsin from 1852 to 1876, when he went…Greenfield
(Encyclopedia) Greenfield <1> City (2020 pop. 18,937), Monterey co., SW Calif.; inc. 1947. Thirty-three miles SE of Salinas, the town was…Indianapolis
(Encyclopedia) Indianapolis Indianapolis ĭnˌdēənăˈpəlĭs [key], city (2020 pop. 887,642), state capital and seat of…Juliet Virginia Humphreys Strauss Biography
Juliet Virginia Humphreys StrausswriterBorn: 1/7/1863Birthplace: Rockville, Ind. Juliet Humphreys was the second of four daughters of William and Susan King Humphreys. Following her father's…John PETTIT, Congress, IN (1807-1877)
Senate Years of Service: 1853-1855 Party: Democrat PETTIT John , a Representative and a Senator from Indiana; born in Sackets Harbor, N.Y., June 24, 1807; completed preparatory studies;…