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Greenbury Logan Biography

Greenbury Logansoldier in the Texas RevolutionBorn: 1799Birthplace: Kentucky Logan (his first name was also spelled “Greenberry”) was born into slavery, but he was later freed by his white…

Luscious Jackson

Electric HoneyCapitol/Grand Royal Trimmed down to a trio since the departure of keyboardist Vivian Trimble, Luscious Jackson's third full-length album is the most fully realized of its career…

John COOKSEY, Congress, LA (1941)

COOKSEY John , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La., August 20, 1941; graduated from LaSalle High School, Olla, La.; B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton…

Moses Lycurgus BROOCKS, Congress, TX (1864-1908)

BROOCKS Moses Lycurgus , a Representative from Texas; born near San Augustine, San Augustine County, Tex., November 1, 1864; attended the common schools; was graduated from the law department of…

Jeb HENSARLING, Congress, TX (1957)

HENSARLING Jeb , a Representative from Texas; born in Stephenville, Erath County, Tex., May 29, 1957; B.A., Texas A&M University, College Station, Tex., 1979; J.D., University of Texas, Austin,…

Rubén HINOJOSA, Congress, TX (1940)

HINOJOSA Rubén , a Representative from Texas; born in Edcouch, Hidalgo County, Tex., August 20, 1940; attended Mercedes High School, Mercedes, Tex.; B.B.A., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1962…

Mimi Rogers

Name at birth: Miriam SpicklerMimi Rogers is the statuesque leading lady who rose to stardom as the glamorous love interest in Ridley Scott's Someone to Watch Over Me (1987). Her most prominent…

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey is a Hollywood leading man whose bare-chested insouciance played especially well in romantic comedies during the 2000s, then he won an Oscar for his dramatic performance in 2013's…

Robert Treat PAINE, Congress, NC (1812-1872)

PAINE Robert Treat , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Edenton, Chowan County, N.C., February 18, 1812; attended private schools and was graduated from Washington (now Trinity) College…