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George Washington HOUK, Congress, OH (1825-1894)

HOUK George Washington , a Representative from Ohio; born near Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pa., on September 25, 1825; moved to Ohio with his parents, who settled in Dayton in 1827;…

Charles Hanson Towne: The City

The CityCharles Hanson TowneWhen, sick of all the sorrow and distress That flourished in the City like foul weeds, I sought blue rivers and green, opulent meads, And leagues of unregarded…

James THOMPSON, Congress, PA (1806-1874)

THOMPSON James , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Middlesex, Butler County, Pa., October 1, 1806; completed preparatory studies; learned the printer's trade; studied law; was…

Marcus Junius PARROTT, Congress, KS (1828-1879)

PARROTT Marcus Junius , a Delegate from Kansas; born in Hamburg, Aiken County, S.C., October 27, 1828; attended the common schools, and was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., in 1849…

SCOTT, John, Congress, PA (1824-1896)

Senate Years of Service: 1869-1875 Party: Republican SCOTT John , a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Alexandria, Huntingdon County, Pa., July 24, 1824; attended the common schools and…

TURNER, Oscar, Congress, KY (1867-1902)

TURNER, Oscar, (son of Oscar Turner [1825-1896]), a Representative from Kentucky; born in Woodlands, Ballard County, Ky., October 19, 1867; attended the public schools of Washington, D.C., and…

Walter Allen WATSON, Congress, VA (1867-1919)

WATSON Walter Allen , a Representative from Virginia; born in Nottoway County, Va., November 25, 1867; attended ``old field'' school, and was graduated from Hampden-Sidney College, Virginia, in…

John Myers O'Hara: A Faun in Wall Street

A Faun in Wall StreetJohn Myers O'HaraWhat shape so furtive steals along the dim Bleak street, barren of throngs, this day of June; This day of rest, when all the roses swoon In Attic vales…

Robert Murphy NEVIN, Congress, OH (1850-1912)

NEVIN Robert Murphy , a Representative from Ohio; born in Danville, Highland County, Ohio, May 5, 1850; attended the public schools in Hillsboro, Ohio; was graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan…

Samuel Clement FESSENDEN, Congress, ME (1815-1882)

FESSENDEN Samuel Clement , a Representative from Maine; born in New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine, March 7, 1815; pursued classical studies and was graduated from Bowdoin College, Brunswick…