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Harnett, William Michael

(Encyclopedia) Harnett, William MichaelHarnett, William Michaelhärˈnət [key], 1848–92, American painter, b. Ireland. He emigrated to Philadelphia as a child; he first learned engraving and then…

Edmund COOPER, Congress, TN (1821-1911)

COOPER Edmund , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn., September 11, 1821; was graduated from Jackson (Tenn.) College in 1839; studied law at Harvard…

Edward COOPER, Congress, WV (1873-1928)

COOPER Edward , a Representative from West Virginia; born in Treverton, Northumberland County, Pa., February 26, 1873; moved with his parents to Fayette County, W.Va., in 1875; attended public…

George William COOPER, Congress, IN (1851-1899)

COOPER George William , a Representative from Indiana; born near Columbus, Bartholomew County, Ind., May 21, 1851; attended the country schools, and was graduated in the academic and law courses…

Henry COOPER, Congress, TN (1827-1884)

Senate Years of Service: 1871-1877 Party: Democrat COOPER Henry , a Senator from Tennessee; born in Columbia, Maury County, Tenn., on August 22, 1827; attended Dixon Academy, Shelbyville, Tenn.,…

James COOPER, Congress, PA (1810-1863)

Senate Years of Service: 1849-1855 Party: Whig COOPER James , a Representative and a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Frederick County, Md., May 8, 1810; pursued academic studies, and graduated…

Jere COOPER, Congress, TN (1893-1957)

COOPER Jere , a Representative from Tennessee; born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tenn., July 20, 1893; attended the public schools; was graduated from the law department of Cumberland…

John COOPER, Congress, NJ (1729-1785)

COOPER, John, a Delegate from New Jersey; born near Woodbury, Gloucester County, N.J., February 5, 1729; received a liberal education; member of the committee of correspondence for Gloucester…

Thomas COOPER, Congress, DE (1764-1829)

COOPER Thomas , a Representative from Delaware; born in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Del., in 1764; completed preparatory studies; member of the State house of representatives 1803-1808…

William COOPER, Congress, NY (1754-1809)

COOPER William , a Representative from New York; born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 2, 1754; lived in Burlington, N.J., until moving in 1789 to Otsego County, N.Y., where he established the town…