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Bolcom, William
(Encyclopedia) Bolcom, William (William Elden Bolcom), 1938–, American composer, b. Seattle, Wash. He attended the Univ. of Washington (B.A., 1958) and studied composition at Mills College and…Topeka
(Encyclopedia) TopekaTopekatəpēˈkə [key], city (1990 pop. 119,883), state capital and seat of Shawnee co., NE Kans., on the Kansas River; inc. 1857. In a rich agricultural region, it is an important…DUER, William, Congress, NY (1747-1799)
DUER, William, (grandfather of William Duer [1805-1879]), a Delegate from New York; born in Devonshire, England, March 18, 1747; completed preparatory studies and attended Eton College (England…Selected Essays in Black History: Po' Sandy
The Goophered Grapevine Dave's Neckliss Po' Sandy by Charles W. Chesnutt On the northeast corner of my vineyard in central North Carolina, and fronting on the Lumberton plank-road…John Wiley EDMANDS, Congress, MA (1809-1877)
EDMANDS John Wiley , a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Boston, Mass., March 1, 1809; completed preparatory studies, and was graduated from the English High School at Boston; interested…Thomas PATTERSON, Congress, PA (1764-1841)
PATTERSON Thomas , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pa., October 1, 1764; moved with his parents to Pattersons Mills, Cross Creek Township,…Jacob Payson CHAMBERLAIN, Congress, NY (1802-1878)
CHAMBERLAIN Jacob Payson , a Representative from New York; born in Dudley, Mass., August 1, 1802; moved with his parents to Seneca Falls, N.Y., in 1807; attended the public schools; operated…Hector CRAIG, Congress, NY (1775-1842)
CRAIG Hector , a Representative from New York; born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1775; immigrated to the United States and settled in Orange County, N.Y., in 1790; founded the town of Craigsville,…Royden Patrick DYSON, Congress, MD (1948)
DYSON Royden Patrick , a Representative from Maryland; born in Great Mills, St. Mary's County, Md., November 15, 1948; attended private schools; graduated from Great Mills High School, 1966;…John EDWARDS, Congress, PA (1786-1843)
EDWARDS John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Ivy Mills, Delaware County, Pa., in 1786; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1807 and commenced practice in Chester, Delaware…Trending
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