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Charles J. COLDEN, Congress, CA (1870-1938)

COLDEN Charles J. , a Representative from California; born on a farm in Peoria County, Ill., August 24, 1870; moved to Nodaway County, Mo., with his parents in 1880; attended the rural schools…

Byrd, Harry Flood

(Encyclopedia) Byrd, Harry FloodByrd, Harry Floodbûrd [key], 1887–1966, U.S. senator from Virginia (1933–65), b. Martinsburg, W.Va.; brother of Richard E. Byrd. Educated at Shenandoah Academy in…

Sheridan, Philip Henry

(Encyclopedia) Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831–88, Union general in the American Civil War, b. Albany, N.Y. Although not a brilliant general, Sheridan's flair for leadership and his ready fighting…

1975 Tony Awards

PlayEquusMusicalThe WizActors—PlayJohn Kani and Winston Ntshona, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The IslandActress—PlayEllen Burstyn, Same Time, Next YearSupporting or Featured Actor—PlayFrank…

Lee, Fitzhugh

(Encyclopedia) Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835–1905, Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War, b. “Clermont,” Fairfax co., Va.; nephew of Robert E. Lee. He campaigned against the Comanche in Texas…

“Stonewall” Jackson

Name at birth: Thomas Jonathan JacksonThomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the most honored generals of the American Civil War, the Confederate general who lost his arm and then his life from "…

O. Winston Link 2001 Deaths

O. Winston LinkAge: 86 commercial photographer who was well known in the 1950s for his photographs documenting the last steam-powered trains in Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley.Died:…

William PEERY, Congress, DE (1743-1800)

PEERY, William, a Delegate from Delaware; born 1743; settled with his father's family near Lewes, Del.; farmer; Lewes, Del., militia, Revolutionary War, 1777; member of the Delaware state…