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William Tecumseh Sherman

William Tecumseh Sherman is the U.S. Civil War general who famously said, "war is hell" -- and proved it with a destructive campaign through the South that burned the cities of Atlanta, Georgia and…

Charles Rufus SKINNER, Congress, NY (1844-1928)

SKINNER Charles Rufus , a Representative from New York; born in Union Square, Oswego County, N.Y., August 4, 1844; attended the common schools and Clinton Liberal Institute; was graduated from…

Howard Worth SMITH, Congress, VA (1883-1976)

SMITH Howard Worth , a Representative from Virginia; born in Broad Run, Fauquier County Va., February 2, 1883; attended the public schools; was graduated from Bethel Military Academy, Warrenton,…

Edward STANLY, Congress, NC (1810-1872)

STANLY Edward , a Representative from North Carolina; born in New Bern, N.C., January 10, 1810; attended New Bern Academy and was graduated from the American Literary, Scientific, and Military…

Robert William WILCOX, Congress, HI (1855-1903)

WILCOX, Robert William, a Delegate from the Territory of Hawaii; born in Kahalu, Honuaula, island of Maui, Hawaiian Islands, February 15, 1855; attended the Haleakala Boarding School, Makawao…

Egbert Ludoricus VIELE, Congress, NY (1825-1902)

VIELE Egbert Ludoricus , a Representative from New York; born in Waterford, Saratoga County, N.Y., June 17, 1825; attended Albany (N.Y.) Academy; was graduated from the United States Military…

Elmer Hendrickson GERAN, Congress, NJ (1875-1954)

GERAN Elmer Hendrickson , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Matawan, Monmouth County, N.J., October 24, 1875; attended the public schools and Glenwood Military Academy; was graduated from…

James MONROE, Congress, NY (1799-1870)

MONROE James , a Representative from New York; born in Albemarle County, Va., September 10, 1799; was graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., in 1815 and assigned to…

MARSHALL, Humphrey, Congress, KY (1812-1872)

MARSHALL Humphrey , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Frankfort, Franklin County, Ky., January 13, 1812; pursued academic studies; was graduated from the United States Military Academy at…

Mark ANDREWS, Congress, ND (1926)

Senate Years of Service: 1981-1987 Party: Republican ANDREWS Mark , A Representative and a Senator from North Dakota; born in Cass County, N.Dak., May 19, 1926; attended the public schools; served…