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Leonard Henly SIMS, Congress, MO (1807-1886)

SIMS Leonard Henly , a Representative from Missouri; born in Burke County, N.C., February 6, 1807; received a limited schooling; moved to Rutherford County, Tenn., in 1830 and engaged in…

Rufus Ezekiel LESTER, Congress, GA (1837-1906)

LESTER Rufus Ezekiel , a Representative from Georgia; born near Waynesboro, Burke County, Ga., December 12, 1837; was graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Ga., in 1857; studied law; was…

Robert William EDGAR, Congress, PA (1943)

EDGAR Robert William , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 29, 1943; attended public schools in Springfield, Pa.; B.A., Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa., 1965;…

Without Limits

Director: Robert Towne Writers: Robert Towne and Kenny Moore Warner Bros. PG-13; 118 minutes Release: 9/98 Cast: Billy Crudup, Donald Sutherland, Monica Potter, William…

George Albert CASTOR, Congress, PA (1855-1906)

CASTOR George Albert , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Holmesburg (a part of the city of Philadelphia), Pa., August 6, 1855; attended the public schools; entered a cloth house early…

Lott WARREN, Congress, GA (1797-1861)

WARREN Lott , a Representative from Georgia; born in Burke County, near Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., October 30, 1797; attended the common schools; moved to Dublin, Laurens County, Ga., in 1816…

Camp Laurence

Camp LaurenceBeth was postmistress, for, being most at home, she could attend to it regularly, and dearly liked the daily task of unlocking the little door and distributing the mail. One…

Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The medal was established by President…

Alney McLEAN, Congress, KY (1779-1841)

McLEAN Alney , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Burke County, N.C., June 10, 1779; pursued preparatory studies; moved to Kentucky; appointed surveyor of Muhlenberg County in 1799 and…