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Coney Island

(Encyclopedia) Coney IslandConey Islandkōˈnē [key], beach resort, amusement center, and neighborhood of S Brooklyn borough of New York City, SE N.Y., on the Atlantic Ocean. The tidal creek that once…

Thompson CAMPBELL, Congress, IL (1811-1868)

CAMPBELL Thompson , a Representative from Illinois; born in Ireland in 1811; immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chester County, Pa.; attended the public schools;…

Benjamin THOMPSON, Congress, MA (1798-1852)

THOMPSON Benjamin , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Charlestown, Mass., August 5, 1798; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits; member of the State house of…

Fred Dalton THOMPSON, Congress, TN (1942)

Senate Years of Service: 1994-2003 Party: Republican THOMPSON Fred Dalton , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Sheffield, Ala., on August 19, 1942; attended the public schools in Lawrenceburg, Tenn…

Hedge THOMPSON, Congress, NJ (1780-1828)

THOMPSON Hedge , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Salem, N.J., January 28, 1780; pursued an academic course; was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania…

Jacob THOMPSON, Congress, MS (1810-1885)

THOMPSON Jacob , a Representative from Mississippi; born in Leasburg, Caswell County, N.C., May 15, 1810; attended the public schools and Bingham Academy in Orange County; was graduated from the…

James THOMPSON, Congress, PA (1806-1874)

THOMPSON James , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Middlesex, Butler County, Pa., October 1, 1806; completed preparatory studies; learned the printer's trade; studied law; was…

Joel THOMPSON, Congress, NY (1760-1843)

THOMPSON Joel , a Representative from New York; born in Stanford, Dutchess County, N.Y., October 3, 1760; attended the common schools in Smyrna, N.Y.; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…