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Wickersham, George Woodward

(Encyclopedia) Wickersham, George Woodward, 1858–1936, American lawyer and government official, b. Pittsburgh. He began law practice in Philadelphia, and after moving (1882) to New York City, he…

Smith, Margaret Chase

(Encyclopedia) Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897–1995, U.S. senator from Maine (1949–73), b. Skowhegan, Maine. She taught school briefly and then worked (1919–28) on the Skowhegan weekly newspaper. In 1930…

Sherman ADAMS, Congress, NH (1899-1986)

ADAMS Sherman , A Representative from New Hampshire; born in East Dover, Windham County, Vt., January 8, 1899; as an infant moved with his parents to Providence, R.I.; attended the public schools of…

Sherman HOAR, Congress, MA (1860-1898)

HOAR Sherman , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Concord, Mass., July 30, 1860; attended the public schools and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H.; was graduated from Harvard…

Roger Sherman: Citizen of New Haven II

Citizen of New Haven IIRoger ShermanThursday, December 25, 1788Observations on the New Federal Constitution In order to form a good Constitution of Government, the legislature should be…

Sherman PAGE, Congress, NY (1779-1853)

PAGE Sherman , a Representative from New York; born in Cheshire, Conn., May 9, 1779; attended the common schools; taught school in Coventry, N.Y., in 1799; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

John SHERMAN, Congress, OH (1823-1900)

Senate Years of Service: 1861-1877; 1881-1897 Party: Republican; Republican SHERMAN John , a Representative and a Senator from Ohio; born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, on May 10, 1823;…

Roger SHERMAN, Congress, CT (1721-1793)

Senate Years of Service: 1791-1793 Party: Pro-Administration SHERMAN Roger , a Delegate, a Representative, and a Senator from Connecticut; born in Newton, Mass., April 19, 1721; moved with his…

George, James Zachariah

(Encyclopedia) George, James Zachariah, 1826–97, American jurist and legislator, b. Monroe co., Ga. He moved to Mississippi in 1834 and, after serving in the Mexican War, became a prominent lawyer.…