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John Blair Smith TODD, Congress, DK (1814-1872)

TODD John Blair Smith , a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota; born in Lexington, Ky., April 4, 1814; moved with his parents to Illinois in 1827; attended private schools; was graduated from the…

Zachary Taylor Biography

Zachary TaylorBorn: 11/24/1784Birthplace: Orange County, Va. Zachary Taylor was born at Montebello, Orange County, Va., on Nov. 24, 1784. Embarking on a military career in 1808, Taylor fought…

Milledge Luke BONHAM, Congress, SC (1813-1890)

BONHAM Milledge Luke , a Representative from South Carolina; born near Red Bank (now Saluda), Edgefield District, S.C., December 25, 1813; attended private schools in Edgefield District and at…

Jesse Johnson FINLEY, Congress, FL (1812-1904)

FINLEY Jesse Johnson , a Representative from Florida; born near Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn., November 18, 1812; pursued an academic course; captain of mounted volunteers in the Seminole War in…

Robert Milligan McLANE, Congress, MD (1815-1898)

McLANE Robert Milligan , a Representative from Maryland; born in Wilmington, Del., June 23, 1815; attended private schools in Wilmington, St. Mary's College in Baltimore, and the College Bourbon…

Stephen Russell MALLORY, Congress, FL (18131873)

Senate Years of Service: 1851-1861Party: DemocratMALLORY, Stephen Russell, (father of Stephen Russell Mallory [1848-1907]), a Senator from Florida; born in Trinidad, West Indies, about 1813;…

Florida

  Florida State Information Capital: Tallahassee Official Name: State of Florida Entered Union (rank): March 3, 1845 (27th state) Present constitution adopted: 1969 State abbreviation/Postal…