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Davis, Ann B.
actressBirthplace: Schenectady, N.Y.Born: 5/5/26Brewer's: B. C.
Marked with B.C. (bad character). When a soldier disgraced himself by insubordination he was formerly marked with “B. C.” before he was drummed out of the regiment. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: B. K. S
The name of “residence” given by officers in mufti, who do not wish to give up their address. The word stands for BarracKS. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Frank B. Colton
Frank B. ColtonBorn: 1923Birthplace: Poland Oral contraceptives—Colton has made many important contributions to medicinal organic chemistry, and particularly to steroid chemistry. His most…Lyndon B. Johnson (January 4, 1965)
On this Hill which was my home, I am stirred by old friendships. Though total agreement between the Executive and the Congress is impossible, total respect is important. I am proud to be among my…Innocent III
(Encyclopedia) Innocent III, b. 1160 or 1161, d. 1216, pope (1198–1216), an Italian, b. Anagni, named Lotario di Segni; successor of Celestine III. Innocent III was succeeded by Honorius III. Amid…Proceedings of the Trial of Susan B. Anthony: Address of Susan B. Anthony
Indictment Against Beverly W.... Speech of Matilda Joslyn Gage Address of Susan B. Anthony Delivered in twenty-nine of the Post Office Districts of Monroe, and twenty-one of…Stephen VAN RENSSELAER, III, Congress, NY (1764-1839)
VAN RENSSELAER Stephen, III , a Representative from New York; born in New York City November 1, 1764; completed preparatory studies and attended Princeton College; graduated from Harvard…Otto of Freising
(Encyclopedia) Otto of FreisingOtto of Freisingfrīˈzĭng [key], b. after 1111, d. 1158, German chronicler, bishop of Freising. He was a son of Leopold III of Austria, a half-brother of Emperor Conrad…Judd, Gerrit Parmele
(Encyclopedia) Judd, Gerrit Parmele, 1803–73, missionary and statesman, b. Paris, N.Y. He arrived in Hawaii as a medical missionary. He ended his mission service in 1842 and became a Hawaiian…Trending
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