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John Richard CLANCY, Congress, NY (1859-1932)

CLANCY John Richard , a Representative from New York; born in Syracuse, N.Y., March 8, 1859; attended the public schools; engaged in the manufacture of theatrical rigging in 1885 and later in the…

Joseph Russell KNOWLAND, Congress, CA (1873-1966)

KNOWLAND Joseph Russell , a Representative from California; born in Alameda, Alameda County, Calif., August 5, 1873; attended public and private schools and the University of the Pacific (later…

Jerome Bob TRAXLER, Congress, MI (1931)

TRAXLER Jerome Bob , a Representative from Michigan; born in Kawkawlin, Bay County, Mich., July 21, 1931; attended the public schools in Bay City, Mich.; B.A., Michigan State University, East…

Utah Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Utah is a diverse U.S. state located in the western part of the country, bordered by Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wyoming. The state is a magnificent place to visit, with…

HILL, William Henry, Congress, NY (1877-1972)

HILL William Henry , a Representative from New York; born in Plains, Luzerne County, Pa., March 23, 1876; attended the public schools; was graduated from the high school at Binghamton, N.Y.; mayor…

Enoch LINCOLN, Congress, MA (1788-1829)

LINCOLN Enoch , a Representative from Massachusetts and from Maine; born in Worcester, Mass., December 28, 1788; was graduated from Harvard University in 1807; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

Highest Peaks in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockGiven the vast size of the Lone Star State, it’s no surprise that you’ll find Mother Nature’s work in all its glory there. Its rich tapestry of scenery includes dusty,…

Alabama

Alabama State Facts Organized as territory: March 3, 1817Entered Union: Dec. 14, 1819 (22nd State)Present constitution adopted: 1901 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ala./ALNickname:…

Mackinac

(Encyclopedia) MackinacMackinacmăkˈĭnôˌ [key], historic region of the Old Northwest (see Northwest Territory), a shortening of Michilimackinac. The name, in the past, was variously applied to…