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James OWEN, Congress, NC (1784-1865)

OWEN James , a Representative from North Carolina; born near Wilmington, Bladen County, N.C., on December 7, 1784; educated at Bingham's Academy, Pittsboro, N.C.; engaged in agricultural pursuits;…

Eleazer McCOMB, Congress, DE (1740-1798)

McCOMB, Eleazer, a Delegate from Delaware; born August 11, 1740; served in the Revolutionary War as captain of militia; appointed privy councilor in 1779; Member of the Continental Congress,…

John Jones MILLIGAN, Congress, DE (1795-1875)

MILLIGAN John Jones , a Representative from Delaware; born at Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Md., December 10, 1795; attended Wilmington Academy and St. Mary's College, Baltimore, Md., and was…

George Read RIDDLE, Congress, DE (1817-1867)

Senate Years of Service: 1864-1867 Party: Democrat RIDDLE George Read , a Representative and a Senator from Delaware; born in New Castle, Del., in 1817; pursued classical studies and attended…

Franklin BROCKSON, Congress, DE (1865-1942)

BROCKSON Franklin , a Representative from Delaware; born in Blackbird Hundred, Newcastle County, Del., August 6, 1865; attended the public schools; was graduated from the Wilmington Conference…