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William Oscar ATKESON, Congress, MO (1854-1931)

ATKESON William Oscar , a Representative from Missouri; born on a farm near Buffalo, Putnam County, Va. (now West Virginia), August 24, 1854; attended the public schools and the University of…

David DAVIS, Congress, IL (1815-1886)

Senate Years of Service: 1877-1883 Party: Independent DAVIS David , a Senator from Illinois; born near Cecilton, Cecil County, Md., March 9, 1815; attended the public schools of Maryland;…

James Lane BUCKLEY, Congress, NY (1923)

Senate Years of Service: 1971-1977 Party: Conservative BUCKLEY James Lane , a Senator from New York; born in New York City, March 9, 1923; received secondary education at the Millbrook School,…

John Fitch KINNEY, Congress, UT (1816-1902)

KINNEY John Fitch , a Delegate from the Territory of Utah; born in New Haven, Oswego County, N.Y., April 2, 1816; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1837 and…

Benjamin FRANKLIN, Congress, PA (1706-1790)

FRANKLIN, Benjamin, (uncle of Franklin Davenport), a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Boston, Mass., January 17, 1706; attended the Boston Grammar School one year; was instructed in…

Adam Clayton POWELL, Jr., Congress, NY (1908-1972)

POWELL Adam Clayton, Jr. , a Representative from New York; born in New Haven, Conn., November 29, 1908; attended the public schools of New York City; graduated from Colgate University, Hamilton, N…

Indigo Girls Biography

Indigo Girlsmusical group Amy Ray and Emily Saliers began singing together during high school and have remained partners ever since, adopting the moniker Indigo Girls in 1985. That…