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Chip CRAVAACK, Congress, MN (1951)

CRAVAACK Chip , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va., December 29, 1959; graduated from St. Xavier High School, Finneytown, Ohio, 1977; B.S., United States…

Jimmy Buffett Biography

Jimmy BuffettmusicianBorn: 12/25/1946Birthplace: Pascogoula, Mississippi Singer/songwriter best known for his humorous rock songs about love, beach-life and drinking, such as “Margaritaville…

George MATHEWS, Congress, GA (1739-1812)

MATHEWS George , a Representative from Georgia; born in Augusta County, Va., August 30, 1739; commanded a volunteer company against the Indians in 1757 and in the Battle of Point Pleasant October…

Leonard COVINGTON, Congress, MD (1768-1813)

COVINGTON Leonard , a Representative from Maryland; born in Aquasco, Md., October 30, 1768; received a liberal schooling; entered the United States Army as a cornet of Cavalry March 14, 1792;…

Richard Keith CALL, Congress, FL (1792-1862)

CALL Richard Keith , a Delegate from the Territory of Florida; born near Petersburg, Va., October 24, 1792; attended the common schools and Mount Pleasant Academy; in 1814 entered the United…

Eligius FROMENTIN, Congress, LA (1822)

Senate Years of Service: 1813-1819 Party: Democratic Republican FROMENTIN Eligius , a Senator from Louisiana; born in France; pursued classical studies; ordained a Catholic priest; exercised…

Jackson MORTON, Congress, FL (1794-1874)

Senate Years of Service: 1849-1855 Party: Whig MORTON Jackson , a Senator from Florida; born near Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Va., August 10, 1794; attended the common schools and…

Thomas PINCKNEY, Congress, SC (1750-1828)

PINCKNEY Thomas , a Representative from South Carolina; born in Charleston, S.C., October 23, 1750; attended Westminster School, Oxford, England, and was graduated from Oxford University, England…

William James PURMAN, Congress, FL (1840-1928)

PURMAN William James , a Representative from Florida; born in Millheim, Centre County, Pa., April 11, 1840; attended the common schools and completed his studies at Aaronsburg Academy, Centre…