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Third Parties | Civics: Links to History

Links to History: Third Parties 1830 1832 For the first time in American history, a third party challenges the major two parties. William Wirt of the Anti-Masonic Party carries 8…

Presidential Trivia

Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and Zachary Taylor were second cousins…

William PENNINGTON, Congress, NJ (1796-1862)

PENNINGTON William , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Newark, N.J., May 4, 1796; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Princeton College in 1813; clerk of the United States…

Milo WHITE, Congress, MN (1830-1913)

WHITE Milo , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Fletcher, Franklin County, Vt., August 17, 1830; attended the common schools and Bakersfield Academy; moved to Chatfield, Fillmore County,…

David Alexander BOKEE, Congress, NY (1805-1860)

BOKEE David Alexander , a Representative from New York; born in New York City, October 6, 1805; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits; studied law; was admitted to the bar…

George Nicholas ECKERT, Congress, PA (1802-1865)

ECKERT George Nicholas , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pa., July 4, 1802; was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at…

William Key BOND, Congress, OH (1792-1864)

BOND William Key , a Representative from Ohio; born in St. Mary's County, Md., October 2, 1792; attended the schools at Litchfield, Conn., where he also studied law at the Litchfield Law School;…

Micah BROOKS, Congress, NY (1775-1857)

BROOKS Micah , a Representative from New York; born in Brooksvale, near Cheshire, Conn., May 14, 1775; received his early education from his father; a pioneer and one of the earliest surveyors of…

Joseph BUFFINGTON, Congress, PA (1803-1872)

BUFFINGTON Joseph , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in West Chester, Pa., November 27, 1803; attended the common schools and Western University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; moved to Butler County,…