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Felix Kirk ZOLLICOFFER, Congress, TN (1812-1862)

ZOLLICOFFER Felix Kirk , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Bigbyville, Maury County, Tenn., May 19, 1812; attended the ``old field'' schools and Jackson College, Columbia, Tenn.; became a…

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is one of the most popular and enduring country singers of the last 50 years, known especially for her outsized talent, hair and bosom. Dolly Parton began writing and performing songs…

Musician

What is this job like? Musicians and singers compose, sing, and play music. They perform solo or as part of a group. They perform in sound studios and on stage. They also perform on…

Murphy James FOSTER, Congress, LA (1849-1921)

Senate Years of Service: 1901-1913 Party: Democrat FOSTER Murphy James , a Senator from Louisiana; born in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La., January 12, 1849; attended a preparatory school at…

Richard Walker BOLLING, Congress, MO (1916-1991)

BOLLING Richard Walker , a Representative from Missouri; born in New York City, May 17, 1916; attended grade schools and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H.; at the age of fifteen, upon his…

James GUTHRIE, Congress, KY (1792-1869)

Senate Years of Service: 1865-1868 Party: Democrat GUTHRIE James , a Senator from Kentucky; born near Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky., December 5, 1792; attended McAllister's Academy, Bardstown;…

Howell Edmunds JACKSON, Congress, TN (1832-1895)

Senate Years of Service: 1881-1886 Party: Democrat JACKSON Howell Edmunds , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Paris, Henry County, Tenn., April 8, 1832; moved with his parents to Jackson, Tenn.,…