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Isaac VAN HORNE, Congress, PA (1754-1834)
VAN HORNE Isaac , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Tollbury Township, Bucks County, Pa., January 13, 1754; apprenticed as a carpenter and cabinetmaker; elected ensign of a company of…Jeremiah VAN RENSSELAER, Congress, NY (1738-1810)
VAN RENSSELAER Jeremiah , a Representative from New York; born in New York on August 27, 1738; completed preparatory studies at the manor house, ``Rensselaerswyck,'' and in private schools in…VAN RENSSELAER, Stephen, Congress, NY (1764-1839)
VAN RENSSELAER, Stephen, (father of Henry Bell Van Rensselaer), a Representative from New York; born in New York City November 1, 1764; completed preparatory studies and attended Princeton…Joshua VAN SANT, Congress, MD (1803-1884)
VAN SANT Joshua , a Representative from Maryland; born in Millington, Kent County, Md., December 31, 1803; moved with his parents to Wilmington, Del., in 1807 and to Philadelphia, Pa., in 1812;…Thomas VAN SWEARINGEN, Congress, VA (1784-1822)
VAN SWEARINGEN Thomas , a Representative from Virginia; born near Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Va. (now West Virginia), May 5, 1784; attended the common schools; member of the State house of…Philadelph VAN TRUMP, Congress, OH (1810-1874)
VAN TRUMP Philadelph , a Representative from Ohio; born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, November 15, 1810; attended the public schools; learned the art of printing and subsequently became…John VAN VOORHIS, Congress, NY (1826-1905)
VAN VOORHIS John , a Representative from New York; born in Decatur, Otsego County, N.Y., on October 22, 1826; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1851 and commenced…Marshall VAN WINKLE, Congress, NJ (1869-1957)
VAN WINKLE Marshall , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Jersey City, N.J., September 28, 1869; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1890 and commenced…Conscience, Hendrik
(Encyclopedia) Conscience, HendrikConscience, Hendrikhĕnˈdrĭk kôNsēäNsˈ [key], 1812–83, Flemish novelist, a founder of modern Flemish literature. His many historical novels were romantic but powerful…Grundy, Felix
(Encyclopedia) Grundy, Felix, 1777–1840, American political leader, b. Berkeley co., Va. After a successful career in Kentucky, he moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he became a noted criminal lawyer.…Trending
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