Search

Search results

Displaying 91 - 100

Joseph BRYAN, Congress, GA (1773-1812)

BRYAN Joseph , a Representative from Georgia; born in Savannah, Ga., August 18, 1773; was educated by private tutors and attended Oxford University in England; traveled in France during the…

Benjamin, Judah Philip

(Encyclopedia) Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman and British barrister, b. Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, of Jewish parents. His family moved (c.1813) to Wilmington, N…

James Madison BROOM, Congress, DE (1776-1850)

BROOM James Madison , a Representative from Delaware; born near Wilmington, Del., in 1776; was graduated from Princeton College in 1794; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1801 and…

Samuel WHITE, Congress, DE (1770-1809)

Senate Years of Service: 1801-1809 Party: Federalist WHITE Samuel , a Senator from Delaware; born near Dover, Mispillion Hundred, Kent County, Del., in December 1770; attended Cokesbury College…

Josiah Oliver WOLCOTT, Congress, DE (1877-1938)

Senate Years of Service: 1917-1921 Party: Democrat WOLCOTT Josiah Oliver , a Senator from Delaware; born in Dover, Del., October 31, 1877; attended the public schools and Wilmington Conference…

James Manning TYLER, Congress, VT (1835-1926)

TYLER James Manning , a Representative from Vermont; born in Wilmington, Windham County, Vt., April 27, 1835; attended the Brattleboro Academy and was graduated from the Law University of Albany,…

Albert Fawcett POLK, Congress, DE (1869-1955)

POLK Albert Fawcett , a Representative from Delaware; born in Frederica, Kent County, Del., October 11, 1869; attended public and private schools; was graduated from Delaware College (now the…