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William RODMAN, Congress, PA (1757-1824)

RODMAN William , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Bensalem Township, near Bristol, Bucks County, Pa., October 7, 1757; completed preparatory studies; served in the Revolutionary War…

James Leonard HODGES, Congress, MA (1790-1846)

HODGES James Leonard , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Bristol County, Mass., April 24, 1790; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Best-Selling Adult Non-fiction Books, 2009

Rank Title Format Author1.Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships Intimacy, And CommitmentHardcover Steve Harvey 2.Glenn Beck's Common Sense…

Devon

(Encyclopedia) Devon Devon dĕvˈən [key], county, 2,591 sq mi (6,711 sq km), SW England. The county town is…

Warren

(Encyclopedia) Warren. 1 City (1990 pop. 144,864), Macomb co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit; est. 1837, inc. as a city 1957. It is an important metalworking center where steel is processed. There is…

Stephen BULLOCK, Congress, MA (1735-1816)

BULLOCK Stephen , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Rehoboth, Mass., October 10, 1735; attended the common schools; taught school; during the Revolutionary War was captain of the…

Sam Riley SELLS, Congress, TN (1871-1935)

SELLS Sam Riley , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn., August 2, 1871; attended the rural schools and King College in Bristol, Tenn., 1885-1890; studied law…

Francis BAYLIES, Congress, MA (1783-1852)

BAYLIES Francis , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Taunton, Mass., October 16, 1783; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1810 and commenced practice in Taunton, Mass.; register…

Benjamin BOURNE, Congress, RI (1755-1808)

BOURNE Benjamin , a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Bristol, R.I., September 9, 1755; was graduated from Harvard College in 1775; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced…

Nathan MILLER, Congress, RI (1743-1790)

MILLER, Nathan, a Delegate from Rhode Island; born in Warren, R.I., March 20, 1743; attended a private school; merchant and shipbuilder; deputy to the general assembly, 1772-1774, 1780, 1782,…