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William Norton SHINN, Congress, NJ (1782-1871)

SHINN William Norton , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Burlington County, N.J., October 24, 1782; attended the public schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; sheriff of Burlington…

Samuel Thomas WORCESTER, Congress, OH (1804-1882)

WORCESTER Samuel Thomas , a Representative from Ohio; born in Hollis, Hillsborough County, N.H., August 30, 1804; attended the common schools and was graduated from Harvard University in 1830;…

The Supreme Court: Great Minds of the Court

Great Minds of the CourtThe Supreme CourtGreat Minds of the CourtJoseph Story (1811-1845)Oliver Wendell Holmes (1902-1932)Louis Brandeis (1916-1939)Benjamin Cardozo (1932-1938)Hugo Black (…

Benjamin Duke NABERS, Congress, MS (1812-1878)

NABERS Benjamin Duke , a Representative from Mississippi; born in Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn., November 7, 1812; attended the common schools; moved to Hickory Flat, Miss.; engaged as a…

Linda Hunt Biography

Linda Hunt actressBorn: 4/2/1945Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey Despite her small stature (she is 4' 9"), Hunt opted to risk typecasting and pursue a career in the spotlight. Playing a male…

James Fisher TROTTER, Congress, MS (1802-1866)

Senate Years of Service: 1838-1838 Party: Democrat TROTTER James Fisher , a Senator from Mississippi; born in Brunswick County, Va., November 5, 1802; moved to eastern Tennessee; attended…

Thomas Chipman McRAE, Congress, AR (1851-1929)

McRAE Thomas Chipman , a Representative from Arkansas; born in Mount Holly, Union County, Ark., December 21, 1851; attended private schools in Shady Grove, Columbia County, in Mount Holly, Union…