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Adoniram Judson HOLMES, Congress, IA (1842-1902)

HOLMES Adoniram Judson , a Representative from Iowa; born in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, March 2, 1842; moved with his parents to Palmyra, Wis., in 1853; attended the common schools; entered…

Walter Terry COLQUITT, Congress, GA (1799-1855)

Senate Years of Service: 1843-1848 Party: Democrat COLQUITT Walter Terry , a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born in Halifax County, Va., December 27, 1799; moved with his parents to…

Alfred IVERSON, Sr., Congress, GA (1798-1873)

Senate Years of Service: 1855-1861 Party: Democrat IVERSON Alfred, Sr. , a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born in Liberty County, Ga., December 3, 1798; attended private schools and…

David Bremner HENDERSON, Congress, IA (1840-1906)

HENDERSON David Bremner , a Representative from Iowa; born in Old Deer, Scotland, March 14, 1840; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Winnebago County, Ill., in 1846;…

William Boyd ALLISON, Congress, IA (1829-1908)

Senate Years of Service: 1873-1908 Party: Republican ALLISON William Boyd , a Representative and a Senator from Iowa; born in Perry, Ohio, March 2, 1829; attended country schools, the academy in…

1999–2000 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesThe West Wing (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesJames Gandolfini,, The SopranosOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesSela Ward, Once and…

Mountain, the

(Encyclopedia) Mountain, the, in French history, the label applied to deputies sitting on the raised left benches in the National Convention during the French Revolution. Members of the faction,…

Lion, The

(Encyclopedia) Lion, The, English name for Leo, a constellation.