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Berkhamstead

(Encyclopedia) Berkhamstead, formerly also Great Berkhampstead Great Berkhampstead both: bûrkˈəmstĕd…

Stewart, William Morris

(Encyclopedia) Stewart, William Morris, 1827–1909, American lawyer and political leader, b. Wayne co., N.Y. After migrating to California in 1850 he engaged in mining and held several state elective…

Stiegel, Henry William

(Encyclopedia) Stiegel, Henry WilliamStiegel, Henry Williamstēˈgəl [key], 1729–85, American iron and glass manufacturer, b. Germany. He emigrated to America, arriving in Philadelphia (1750). In 1758…

Wells, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Wells, Henry, 1805–78, American pioneer expressman, b. Thetford, Vt. As a child he moved with his family to central New York state. In 1843 he established express service between New…

Hunt, Holman

(Encyclopedia) Hunt, Holman: see Hunt, William Holman.

Connor, Ralph

(Encyclopedia) Connor, Ralph: see Gordon, Charles William.