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Alexander Hamilton JONES, Congress, NC (1822-1901)
JONES Alexander Hamilton , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Buncombe County, N.C., July 21, 1822; completed preparatory studies; engaged in mercantile pursuits; enlisted in the Union…Jones, Jim
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Jim, 1931–78, American religious leader, b. Lynn, Indiana. An influential Indianapolis preacher from the 1950s and onetime head of the city's Human Rights Commission, Jones…Jones, Bill T.
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Bill T. (William Tass Jones), 1952–, American dancer and choreographer, b. Bunnell, Fla. A gay African American who has experienced dual prejudices, he has often brilliantly…Jones, John Paul
(Encyclopedia) Jones, John Paul, 1747–92, American naval hero, b. near Kirkcudbright, Scotland. His name was originally simply John Paul. After the Revolution Jones was sent to Europe to collect…Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr. (Bobby Jones), 1902–71, American golfer, b. Atlanta, Ga. A lawyer, he became a golf devotee. Jones won the National Open (1923, 1926, 1929–30), the National…Jones, Sir William
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Sir William, 1746–94, English philologist and jurist. Jones was celebrated for his understanding of jurisprudence and of Oriental languages. He published an Essay on the Law of…Jones, Casey
(Encyclopedia) Jones, Casey, 1864–1900, American locomotive engineer celebrated in ballad and song, probably b. Jordan, Fulton co., Ky. His real name was John Luther Jones, but at the age of 17 he…Alex Comfort 2000 Deaths
Alex ComfortAge: 80 writer, physician, poet, and pacifist who wrote the 12-million-copy seller The Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Lovemaking, which was first published in 1972. The…Alex Hannum 2002 Deaths
Alex HannumAge: 78 Hall of Fame basketball coach, who was the first to lead two different teams to NBA titles; won titles with the St. Louis Hawks in 1958 and Philadelphia 76ers in 1967; his…Alex's Time Travel Essay
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