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Jesse James
Jesse James was one of the most famous outlaws of the American West. Young Jesse learned a lot about guerrilla activities during the U.S. Civil War, fighting and sabotaging the Union army in the…Lucretia Garfield
Lucretia Rudolph Garfield was the wife of James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States. Lucretia's father was a co-founder of what became Hiram College, where Lucretia was educated and…“Wild Bill” Hickok
James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok was a frontiersman and law officer of America's Old West whose exploits -- and murder -- became part of that era's lore. Originally from Illinois, Hickok became a…Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes served as president of the United States from 1877-1881 after being declared the winner of the disputed election of 1876. Rutherford B. Hayes was an Ohio lawyer who joined the…David Plunket RICHARDSON, Congress, NY (1833-1904)
RICHARDSON David Plunket , a Representative from New York; born in Macedon, Wayne County, N.Y., May 28, 1833; attended the common school and the local academy at Macedon; was graduated from Yale…Henry Benton SAYLER, Congress, IN (1836-1900)
SAYLER Henry Benton , a Representative from Indiana; born in Montgomery County, Ohio, March 31, 1836; moved to Clinton County, Ind.; attended the common schools of the county; studied law; was…George Westinghouse
George Westinghouse was one of the most successful inventors of the 19th century and stands toe-to-toe with Thomas Edison as one of the greats of the American electrical age. Westinghouse grew up…Women's Role in the Civil War
Thousands of women contributed to the war effort for the Union and Confederacy, both behind the scenes and on the frontlines By Beth Rowen Clara Barton Related Links…Paul John SORG, Congress, OH (1840-1902)
SORG Paul John , a Representative from Ohio; born in Wheeling, Va. (now West Virginia), September 23, 1840; attended the common schools; moved with his parents to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1852;…Lemuel TODD, Congress, PA (1817-1891)
TODD Lemuel , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Carlisle, Pa., July 29, 1817; pursued classical studies, and was graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., in 1839; studied law;…Trending
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