Search

Search results

Displaying 1 - 10

Lamar, Joseph Rucker

(Encyclopedia) Lamar, Joseph RuckerLamar, Joseph Ruckerləmärˈ [key], 1857–1916, American jurist, b. Elbert co., Ga. He was admitted to the Georgia bar in 1878, served (1886–89) in the state…

Ozark

(Encyclopedia) OzarkOzarkōˈzärk [key], city (1990 pop. 12,922), seat of Dale co., SE Ala.; settled 1820, inc. 1870. It is a shipping center for nuts and timber. Manufactures include aircraft,…

Vallee, Rudy

(Hubert Prior Rudy Vallée) band leader, singerBirthplace: Island Pond, Vt.Born: 1901Died: 1986

Rudy Giuliani

Rudolph W. "Rudy" Giuliani was the New York City mayor who went from being honored for his response to attacks on the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 to being famous for loud and animated…

Darius Rucker Biography

Darius Ruckermusician, singer, songwriter,Born: 5/13/1966Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina The lead singer and guitarist for Hootie & The Blowfish, he met fellow band members while…

Tony Rudy, 2006 News

former high-level aide to Rep. Tom DeLay, pleaded guilty in March to conspiring with embattled lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Rudy admitted to accepting gifts and money in exchange for using his…

Atterson Walden RUCKER, Congress, CO (1847-1924)

RUCKER Atterson Walden , a Representative from Colorado; born in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Ky., April 3, 1847; moved in early youth with his parents to Missouri; attended the common schools;…

Tinsley White RUCKER, Congress, GA (1848-1926)

RUCKER Tinsley White , a Representative from Georgia; born near Farm Hill, Elbert County, Ga., March 24, 1848; attended the public schools, Princeton College, and the Georgia Military Academy at…

William Waller RUCKER, Congress, MO (1855-1936)

RUCKER William Waller , a Representative from Missouri; born near Covington, Alleghany County, Va., February 1, 1855; moved with his parents to western Virginia in 1861; attended the common…